accountable
Example Sentences
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Arday admitted errors in his work, telling the Times, external in an interview on Saturday that he was accountable for those mistakes but that "what I am not is a liar".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Environmental groups say the state needs to hold businesses accountable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The survey also revealed that only 30% of teachers said their schools consistently held students accountable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Those who violate immigration law are held equally accountable, including former professional athletes," ICE Chicago assistant field office director Douglas Thompson said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Take our prisoner to the cells and hand her over to Otrera’s guards. And, Kinzie, be sure you leave before anything unfortunate happens. I don’t want my loyal followers held accountable for a prison break.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing accountable
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