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accountable

[uh-kaun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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"Our ultimate goal is to hold these social media companies accountable for how their actions have impacted millions of children across the country, and these settlements allow us to keep building toward that goal."

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

It is decentralization and local control—greater discretion and resources for institutions Americans can directly hold accountable and already trust far more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

“Responding to the press is part of being accountable to the public, and transparency is essential to maintaining public trust.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

"Everyone has a role, and everyone is accountable for our standards."

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Another lawyer opposite him argues for why Franklin should be held accountable.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon


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