Example sentences of "[be] responsible for [verb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You have n't forgotten you 're responsible for getting the tree , have you ? ’ |
| 2 | Not only will this worsen the symptoms of ‘ jet-lag ’ and any problems associated with shift-work but also it impairs the effectiveness of many systems which are responsible for controlling the body . |
| 3 | The major changes in their economic position which began in the late nineteenth century and have lasted until the present , essentially are responsible for creating the dependence of younger people which now appears such a natural part of human life . |
| 4 | If this is not a practical reality , then any effort to counter discrimination against older consumes must come from the other side of the fence ; from manufactures of user-friendly products , from retailers in the way they present goods for sale , and from those who are responsible for creating the environment in which shops trade . |
| 5 | But it does urge all who are responsible for ordering the worship of parish churches to be sensitive to the variety of people who constitute our congregations . |
| 6 | As chairman you are responsible for calling the meeting , holding it together , and devising an effective way of working . |
| 7 | Sec. you are responsible for calling the meeting . |
| 8 | The company 's executive managers are responsible for managing the organization that is set up , not necessarily for managing the change work itself . |
| 9 | Among innumerable other tasks they are responsible for stamping the lead or paper seals which enclose wine bottle corks . |
| 10 | The authorities of the member state that authorises a company are responsible for supervising the company with reference to these essential requirements . |
| 11 | Subsequently the contemnor complained to the local authority that they had not served the committal order on him personally and had failed to comply with the instruction issued by the Clerk of the Rules , that ‘ in all cases the applicant 's solicitors are responsible for serving the committal order ’ and that in consequence the order should be set aside . |
| 12 | In all cases the applicant 's solicitors are responsible for serving the committal order . ’ |
| 13 | This exercise ties in with the " Retaining The Angle " exercises and also helps to develop the left Latissimus Dorsi , Trapezius and Triceps muscles , which are responsible for starting the downswing . |
| 14 | Subject to the quality of the opportunity confines of confidentiality required by a vendor , MAS specialists are responsible for maximising the exposure of each opportunity . |
| 15 | Conventions of the Constitution are most aptly described as rules that are considered binding by and upon those who are responsible for making the Constitution work , but rules that are not enforced by the courts or by the presiding officers in either house of Parliament . |
| 16 | Actually the ganglion cells are responsible for preprocessing the information in sophisticated ways before relaying it to the brain , and in some ways the word " interface " does n't do justice to this . |
| 17 | At the meetings , held at Barlaston , Johnson Brothers and Royal Tuscan , Robin introduced brand directors Mark van Dyck ( Wedgwood ) and Robin Jamieson ( Johnson Brothers ) who , together with David Butler ( Coalport , Mason 's Ironstone , Waterford and Peter Rabbit ) are responsible for co-ordinating the marketing , advertising and product development of our brands and product ranges worldwide . |
| 18 | Moreover recent events at Sellafield indicate that that enforcement apparatus is more likely to be used against environmentally-conscious groups such as Greenpeace at the behest of public bodies like BNFL which are responsible for inflicting the damage on the environment in the first place . |
| 19 | The bed had been turned down , however , and he assumed the maid who had done that had also been responsible for leaving the room unsecured . |
| 20 | This august body had been responsible for placing the bench we were now sitting on . |
| 21 | Over the years has been responsible for improving the mill control systems throughout the country ; updating the simple push buttons on the walls to the present day fully computerised systems . |
| 22 | Hazel joined the Company in March 1970 and after a few months took over the role of transport manager , in which capacity she has been responsible for keeping the Company on the move ever since . |
| 23 | With ministerial support they could have more financial control over juniors ' posts and be responsible for verifying the information that units give to purchasers . |
| 24 | I would also be responsible for financing the trip with respect to fuel , ferries , extra food and insurance , though several regimental charities gave donations . |
| 25 | Offers of help have been pouring in from all quarters , with the director of the Victoria and Albert Museum , Elizabeth Esteve-Coll putting her conservation department at the ready to assist , and the Secretary of State for National Heritage , Peter Brooke , conceded that his department would be responsible for financing the repair bill . |
| 26 | He will be responsible for managing the association and ensuring residential , nursing and holiday homes operate efficiently . |
| 27 | If a car is unlawfully taken and then returned in a damaged state , it seems absolutely right that the person or persons responsible for taking it should be assumed to be responsible for causing the damage unless they can prove the contrary . |
| 28 | There have been growing fears that aluminium could be responsible for causing the disease , with leading experts calling for reductions in the metal in drinking water . |
| 29 | In practice the best reason for asking advice is to enlist the interest of those who might eventually be responsible for implementing the decision . |
| 30 | No-one can , say , stop the pipes from bursting : but if you have sorted out in advance who will be responsible for organising the emergency repairs , much time and anguish , as well as money , may be saved . |