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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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Recent Examples of responsible
Cesar called for the firing of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, who has defended the ICE agent responsible for Good’s death, calling it an act of self-defense.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Lawrence has gone from a QB who’d been responsible for more turnovers than a French pastry chef to a quarterback who has 38 touchdowns this season and only one interception in his last six games.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting Johan Adaree-Sanchez.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Let’s hope that those responsible will be fired.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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The hospital was also found liable for the fraudulent billing of Maya’s father, Jack.—
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
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The two men exchange grateful texts later that evening, home safe and stumped about where to go next.—
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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Canales wants to keep the operation steady and focused this week.—
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Property owners and brokers, however, are encouraged by a steady increase in asking rents in the South Bay, according to the report.—
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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