shirked

"The chef needed to procure fresh vegetables from the farmer's market for tonight's dinner service. "

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

"He is a student of life."

"After finding the lost wallet, several people were claiming it as their own. "

"The magician's performance relied heavily on clever trickery to fool the audience. "

"The company's solicitation for donations helped them raise money for cancer research. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"