accountability
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"These families have suffered enough trauma, they need transparency and accountability now."
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
If tech bros are saying that AI might someday break containment and take down civilization, that sounds like an accountability sink coupled with an investor pitch.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
“The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. Today’s decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition,” the statement read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
In contrast, a colleague can make complex choices among possible actions in performing a task, while assuming a share of the accountability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
They knew we were fresh meat, and in this setting there was no accountability.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
"As part of this process, we are redefining roles and accountabilities to remove duplication and simplify structures," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024
“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
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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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