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responsibility

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




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The British-Gambian musician said he spent a lot of his time in jail writing, adding that while he was physically imprisoned, his mind remained free, describing freedom as a "responsibility".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, Cordes agreed that the responsibility ultimately falls on you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Serving your country doesn’t always mean putting on a uniform, but it does mean taking responsibility for something bigger than yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“The play on the field is amazing, and then with what the play has dictated and determined there is a responsibility in terms of representing all things not exclusive to just that,” McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He wanted everyone to see the interconnectedness of it all, and that the responsibility of the WLs was more than just giving money.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French