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culpability

[kuhl-puh-bil-i-tee] / ˌkʌl pəˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Only the two most recent versions — Nolan’s and Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 “The Return,” starring a sinewy Ralph Fiennes — center on Odysseus’ culpability for the carnage of the Trojan War.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

They may never agree about self-defense, culpability, or punishment.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

"I am quite sure that N's culpability was reduced as result of his profound impairments," Judge Rowland said.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

“That’s some Bill Laimbeer style of play right there. Rough, tough, and no sense of culpability for his actions, Reggie.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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