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responsible

[ri-spon-suh-buhl] / rɪˈspɒn sə bəl /




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It is poignant that the lad responsible for taking Villa back to the Premier League in 2019 went on to lift the Europa League as captain seven years later.

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

When he died in 2020, newspapers around the world were filled with tributes to the man who was most responsible for the discovery of the sunken H. L. Hunley.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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