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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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“Our elected and business leaders are responsible for caring for our communities, and we are counting on them to move faster.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Pesticides applied to reduce the insects feeding on crops – is some what ironically – responsible for harming a group of animals responsible for their pollination.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Individual justices can’t decide entire cases by themselves, but they are largely responsible for the work of deciding whether they should recuse themselves and when and how they should disclose massive financial gifts.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Underwriters are responsible if errors are found on loans they have approved.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

And Jonn should feel responsible for this mess, he thought.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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