onus
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Shortages put the onus on states to take more responsibility for foodborne illnesses, said Nancy Glick of the National Consumers League.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The couple argue that the onus is on the Singapore government, given that its officials had done thorough checks on them during the approval process for Marcus's adoption.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Superman” did well, so well that the onus for the DCU’s future fell on “Supergirl.”
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Victims and their families said the federal legislation puts the onus on them to enforce the law, and doesn’t address some types of group chats and images that people download to their camera rolls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Under the Sabotage Law, the onus was on the defense to prove the accused innocent.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
People have a lot of motives for accusing other people of stuff, particularly on campuses where there are not any particular onuses on making an accusation or repercussions.
From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2017
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