responsibility
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For it to stick, employees need clear answers to practical questions, including what rules govern its use, and who takes responsibility when it makes a mistake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Sometimes she has a new perspective and sometimes the world has changed. But in every case, she’ll take responsibility when she’s made a mistake and learns from it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
He said the European push to take more responsibility for its defence was making the alliance tougher and more capable.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
SAL said it has a responsibility to safeguard both the singer’s legacy and the people involved in maintaining it.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
She wanted to be a fighter pilot, and she was worried that she wasn’t going to be able to live up to the responsibility.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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“Today, large-language models have taken over these responsibilities, leading companies to eliminate low-wage ‘starter’ roles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
In his resignation statement, Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada insisted "the Department carried out its responsibilities in accordance with the established protocol."
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
This debate turns on several questions, including what constitutes a disability under ADA, what responsibilities businesses should shoulder and how the U.S. regulates fragrances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
No provision of the Constitution says in so many words that Congress may not compel state officials to carry out federal law-enforcement responsibilities or to enact legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
We did a good job, worked a full day, and fulfilled our responsibilities; that was our mantra.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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