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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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"They also assured us that parliament would hold a full debate on the issue and on improving accountability in the education and examination system," he said on social media.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The paper calls it a "landmark for environmental accountability".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“Mr. Boelter will soon face accountability in a Hennepin County courtroom,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

San Bernardino Chapter President Tiffany Jones said rewarding Morales would be a “stunning failure of accountability and a direct betrayal of students, faculty, and staff.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Instead of coddling his precinct commanders, Bratton demanded accountability.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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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