responsibilities

Example Sentences

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“I basically depend on them. They’re the head of the family now. It doesn’t seem fair to put so many responsibilities on them at such a young age.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

However, she admitted that her enthusiasm about homeownership soon changed into fear at handling the many responsibilities that come with buying a property, including maintenance of the home and all the bills that are involved.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

On Friday, authorities sought to ease tensions by transferring security responsibilities from ICE to state police and setting up designated protest areas.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Nick Welker said he only posts online twice a week instead of daily as his farm responsibilities mount and family grows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Yes, we have been given power and yes, that power gives us the right to rule, but it also gives us responsibilities over the ruled.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling