responsible
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Maybe some people would commute a decent distance so as to not be responsible for cooking a meal.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s really one of the factors that was responsible for Steyer’s campaign not being successful,” DiCamillo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
According to the data, cells first experience a decline in stress resistance and disruptions in protein homeostasis, the system responsible for maintaining protein stability.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Raymond was responsible for a pugnacious, no-surrender style that became Exxon’s signature, whether it was in negotiations with federal authorities over the Exxon Valdez cleanup or with foreign nations over contract disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"Haven't you done enough damage yet? You're responsible for taking Master away and doing all those crazy things."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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