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

Only an open and respectful exchange can lead us to reconsider positions and reassess responsibilities.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

At the same time, my mother started moving up at the real-estate company she worked for, taking on more responsibilities and earning a better salary.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah