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responsibilities

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-teez] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ tiz /




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But circumstances such as unexpected job loss, healthcare issues or caregiving responsibilities can interrupt even the best-laid plans.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The document reaffirms the Catholic tradition’s defense of private ownership while emphasizing its social responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A. Some companies have canceled their internship programs or pared them back as they rethink these roles in an age where AI can do a fair amount of those entry-level work responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The BBC understands Kennedy wanted to focus on the caring responsibilities of his family, and it was a joint decision between him and the party for him to stand down.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She would talk to her husband, yes, but he was dying, and she was the one who now managed the store and bore its responsibilities, and she had come to a decision.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson



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