responsibility
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Much as we respect that with great power comes great responsibility, it’s a lot dreamier to imagine what we could do with all that might if it were simply handed to us.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
With people making potentially life-or-death decisions based on his posts, Esko said he felt the weight of responsibility.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Jaques agrees, but says the responsibility should not all be placed on young people to become more resilient.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
“We put too much responsibility on the families to quickly become experts in what they’re facing,” Carnival said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dad thinks saying “I’ll figure it out” is her way of refusing responsibility.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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Species that live this way form colonies containing overlapping generations, cooperate in raising young and divide reproductive responsibilities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Unlike renting, homeownership can come with new responsibilities like mowing the lawn — and new expenses like homeowners association fees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
"We take our responsibilities as a member association of both Uefa and Fifa seriously," said an IFA spokesperson.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Student workers are shouldering bigger responsibilities, such as leading projects, as AI takes over menial tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
We did a good job, worked a full day, and fulfilled our responsibilities; that was our mantra.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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