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ree spon suh bi luh tee

  • n  the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
    every right implies a responsibility
  • n  the proper sphere or extent of your activities
  • n  a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
    he holds a position of great responsibility

  • At Gap, responsibility is in style.
  • Finally, we will fulfill our responsibility to those who serve by keeping our promises to our people.
  • Ezra Klein, as usual, has some smart thoughts about what fiscal responsibility really means--hint: it isn't about this year or next year's deficit, it's about long term structural .
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  • Lindsay Lohan in MTV UK
    Distraught Lohan told the court: "I did do everything I was told to do and did the best I could to balance jobs and showing up." "I'm not taking this as a joke. It's my life. It's my career. ...... I take responsibility for my actions."
  • Elena Kagan in CNN
    The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals,Kagan said in her opening statement. "But the court must also recognize the limits...

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