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responsibility

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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She said there was a responsibility on businesses to ensure that was possible, "providing the right bins and facilities for people to make that easier".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Hone, a San Francisco-based startup developing AI systems that take ongoing responsibility for business outcomes, picked up $60 million in funding from investors including Benchmark and Index Ventures at a $285 million valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He said all accounts that had been given by O'Lali to police had been "self-serving" and aimed at "minimising his responsibility".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Our responsibility would be to make sure that any new track is inspected and safe for operations,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Still, most saw it as their responsibility to rally around the president.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

It added: "We have guidance advising political parties on their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. Like all duty-bearers, political parties must comply with the Act and take steps to avoid discrimination."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

In his resignation statement, Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada insisted "the Department carried out its responsibilities in accordance with the established protocol."

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

This debate turns on several questions, including what constitutes a disability under ADA, what responsibilities businesses should shoulder and how the U.S. regulates fragrances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

No provision of the Constitution says in so many words that Congress may not compel state officials to carry out federal law-enforcement responsibilities or to enact legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Well…she hasn’t met her responsibilities as a parent. She could contest this. But it’s unlikely she’ll win, given what happened. And in a few weeks, the law states you and Boo are available for adoption.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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