responsibility
Example Sentences
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Venkatesham and Lange will struggle to survive if Spurs suffer the humiliation of relegation, especially as they must take responsibility for the left-field appointment of Tudor.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
They’re afflicted by this weight or recognize their responsibility in it or feel some combination of shame, remorse, disgust and grief.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“I thought it was my responsibility to take this to trial no matter how long it would take or the consequences,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“Asking more of them now is a reflection of responsibility, not justice.”
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
“You are the eldest. It’s your responsibility to take care of your hermanitas. I can’t do it all. Now, go home before I lose my job.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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