account for

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Long-term care insurance can also play a valuable role later on, and it’s wise to account for potential home improvement projects that make your home more age-friendly.

From MarketWatch

"Each additional hour of gaming per week was linked to a decline in diet quality, even after accounting for stress, physical activity and other lifestyle factors," Professor Siervo said.

From Science Daily

In its announcement on Friday, Google said the ruling by Judge Amit Mehta didn't account for the pace of innovation and intense competition the company faces.

From BBC

Interest payments, he added, do not account for the majority of the revenue that banks earn on credit cards.

From BBC

California still accounts for roughly a quarter of the nation’s homeless population, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times