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accountability

[uh-kaun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms


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As former SQA head Fiona Robertson prepares to give evidence to the Scottish Covid Inquiry later, Erin wants someone to take accountability for what happened.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

“There is more to do to sharpen execution, increase pace, and build a stronger performance culture, with greater accountability across the business,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Persuading the persuadable is; so is restoring dignity and accountability to the office of the presidency.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

There is a big chasm between total accountability and navigating life on life’s terms.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“In this climate of heightened accountability, some believe that schools will give instructional time only to subjects that are included in high-stakes testing,” it states.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

“They’re not operating as individuals; everything is a collective approach, and there are clear accountabilities and responsibilities to the community.”

From Scientific American ● Jun. 7, 2023

“Yes, it’s a midyear election. But more importantly than that, we need accountabilities and we need to do this to keep our communities safer,” Beatty said.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022

We have opportunities to reset expectations, build in new accountabilities and innovate beyond imagination.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2021

We have found that both ministers and senior civil servants are still somewhat in denial about their respective accountabilities.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2013


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