account for

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BMI has faced increasing criticism in recent years because it does not directly measure body fat or account for how fat is distributed in the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Consumer net-worth figures indicate equities account for more than 25% of total consumer assets, so a 5-10% equity slump is material,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Organic sales, which account for revenue generated from existing operations, rose 2.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the latest quarter, specialty eggs and prepared foods combined to account for 53% of overall net sales, up significantly from 24% the year before.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“One schemer has been outschemed by another, it appears. Sounds like justice to me. But let us not forget: This young rogue needs to account for himself, too.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood