accept the responsibility for

Example Sentences

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“It is quite another to accept the responsibility for the shortcomings and mistakes that will inevitably occur with it.”

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2020

"Let me be very clear, I accept the responsibility for the acts that caused me to be here today," he said.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2019

“He was more than willing to give a defendant a chance, but if you did not accept the responsibility for that, justice could be a little harsh,” Boente said.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2017

"Obviously, the past three years have not been what any of us expect, and as a head coach, I accept the responsibility for those seasons."

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2016

“Then you should say, ‘Los Alamos cannot accept the responsibility for the safety of the Oak Ridge plant!’

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin