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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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The BBC contacted the Indian foreign ministry, the hospital responsible for the identification process in Gujarat and the UK foreign office but has received no responses.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

States will be responsible for the sign-up process, but it’s unclear what happens after that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For instance, who would be responsible for managing the investments in each account, other than a default fund?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He did not want to be responsible for Abby.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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