account for
Example Sentences
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The law, however, has often struggled to account for that reality.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
Transfers, many coming from the public schools around Orlando, would account for 18 of 22 starters that fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
One leading explanation is that these worlds possess enormous atmospheres rich in hydrogen and helium that account for a large fraction of their total mass.
From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026
Analysts expect Apple to raise iPhone prices by $50 to $100 to maintain gross margins, as iPhones account for 80% of product revenue.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
It was possible for hackers to use modded visors to spoof their retinal patterns and thus create a second account for themselves.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
