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responsibility

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




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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

Streeting, now a backbencher, is unshackled from the obligations of front bench collective responsibility for the first time in years.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“You’re going to commissions where their responsibility is really consumer protection,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It was burdened by intense competition from other online retailers and a consumer base that prioritized cheap prices over environmental responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She says that a lady always takes responsibility for her behavior.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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