responsible
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“He is responsible for bringing reconciliation to the Democrats and Republicans in the Michigan legislature and in the US Congress,” Timmis wrote.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
He was responsible for establishing Fortune as an independent company and is credited with turning around the media brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"Those responsible have done a great disservice to this community."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Acting like a giant incinerator, the spinning flames destroy many of the particles responsible for dense smoke plumes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Like responsible scientists, the children extinguished the burner and put their lab equipment away, but they insisted that Penelope have a taste of their mixture before leaving.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing responsible
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