Example sentences of "held responsible [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | As a result , the purchaser can now be held responsible for all dismissal claims by employees dismissed in connection with the sale even if the dismissals took place at a time earlier than literally " immediately before " the transfer . |
2 | This same invincible figure has been held responsible for some blunder , or has for some other reason fallen out of favour with his employers , leaves the house where he came to fame and is never heard of again . |
3 | The general opinion was that the court was ‘ vulgar and in bad taste ’ , but interestingly enough it was not the King who was held responsible for this state of affairs . |
4 | When interest group activity is added to electoral pressure , the ‘ shame ’ attached to being held responsible for social dissensus , lead to changes which may have been a voluntary response or have been supervised by a state responding to legitimate protest . |
5 | Qualification will depend on the knowledge and expertise possessed and , as important , the extent to which the problem-solver can be held responsible for any decision according to the system of accountability we have ; that is , the politician is accountable to Parliament and the public , and the individual to any system which the Parliament may have enacted , whether guidelines or law , and to those immediately touched by any decision . |
6 | Nottinghamshire County Council can not be held responsible for any error , omission or subsequent alteration to the information contained in this brochure . |
7 | The cattle owner was held responsible for any damage done by his animal . |
8 | Sovereign can not be held responsible for any train delays , strikes , cancellations or consequential claims arising from such circumstances . |
9 | Judges , lawyers and witnesses may not be held responsible for any statement uttered in court . |