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Examples
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Onus is all on her, will she act like a child or an adult?
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“The Onus of Proof in Arguments about the Problem of Evil,” Religious Studies, 17: 19-38.
The Problem of Evil Tooley, Michael 2009
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RICE: Onus is now squarely on Iran to adhere to the commitments it has made.
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An article entitled "Despite Baleful Onus Ryan Chose Heavy Role" valorizes Ryan for his bravery in accepting such a part:
Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood 2007
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Mint Onus on Pak to unveil Mumbai attack conspiracy: India India put on Pakistan the onus of unveiling the conspiracy behind the Mumbai attacks and ruled out meaningful dialogue till concrete action is taken against those responsible.
India News Digest: Jet Management, Pilots' Union Agree to End Impasse 2009
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Onus on School Boards But other PTA's are doing just that.
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Onus Now on U.S. Congress NEW DELHI -- India's government survived a no-confidence vote, providing Prime Minister Manmohan S.ngh with a much-needed political boost ahead of a general election and the backing to secure a nuclear deal with the U.S.
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De Profoundis: Onus on Douglas for shallowness, not considering actions.
Wilde: Notes, outline fantasyecho 2006
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Never disproven? the Onus is on you MORON to PROVE
"Like Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' in reverse, the giant, hideous beetle that was the GOP has suddenly been reborn as a vigorous youth...." Ann Althouse 2008
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Onus is on the more powerful to do the right thing.
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