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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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a responsible adult
responsible decisions
a responsible government
a capable government
a competent government
a vigilant government
a prudent government
a resourceful government
responsible behavior
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Recent Examples of responsible
Last year China was responsible for 95% of coal power construction that broke ground.
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Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
This secretary is responsible for overseeing the nation's top agency in charge of administering housing law.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
That means that the driver found liable for the accident is also responsible for the costs of damages and injuries resulting from the crash.
—Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Whoever was responsible for sponsorships and product integration this season definitely just stopped trying at some point.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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One of Frolova-Walker and Walker’s suggestions is liable to send the shadow-of-Stalin contingent into conniptions.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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In February, Trump and others associated with the Trump Organization were found liable for misleading lenders and insurers by a New York City judge.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Eisenberg, who co-stars here with Kieran Culkin, wrote himself a role that suits him ever so well, playing the by-the-book, uptight David, a married man with a reliable job and a reliable life.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Chief among those potentially destabilizing forces is that a fellow Republican will be in the White House — a reliable drag on GOP members of Congress during midterm elections.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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There are several safe bases scattered throughout the Zone where Skif can interact with non-player characters to advance the story missions.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety To the narrative’s detriment, the film doesn’t stray far from the safe confines of outdated formulas, wherein a city dweller finds love in a small town and workaholics are chided for choosing a career over love.Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Treat stains and odors While your mattress is bare, give it a good look over—and a sniff too.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Slow and steady is the way to go when taking a cold shower.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adèle clutches her son’s hand, while her daughter’s hand keeps him steady.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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