responsibility
Example Sentences
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“You’re going to commissions where their responsibility is really consumer protection,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Our responsibility goes beyond adopting regulations — we are committed to upholding them by identifying violations and holding companies accountable for meeting emissions standards.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Prosecutors say El Hishri ran the prison with an iron fist, with special responsibility over the women's section.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
He said people were "struggling to afford a very basic shop" and that he had a "public health responsibility" to provide an affordable nutritious diet.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
To have every responsibility land on your shoulders.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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