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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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The extradition was "the next major phase in our pursuit of accountability" over the presidential assassination, US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jason Reding Quiñones, said in a post on X.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

She added that there needs to be human and corporate accountability for the dangerous actions of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

For example, on “the bad one,” she takes accountability for being a “problematic” partner over staccato percussion and a cinematic synth, while also being grateful she got out of the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Not much later, I would consider the role of language in disguising accountability during an investigation into mistreatment of children in Russian orphanages.

From Salon Sep. 19, 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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