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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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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

Ahmed: I would love it if he would say that publicly, rather than me having to tell the world that I’m responsible for his career.

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

He added material involving sex, gender, identity or other social or medical issues should be presented "in an age‑appropriate and responsible way".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“You’re going to make this my fault? Do you know how many children I’m responsible for, Lou Ann?”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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