account for
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"In England, they account for just 0.2% of non-household water usage, and many newer data centres use advanced cooling systems that require very little fresh water," they said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Moreover, the inflation explanation doesn’t account for why some countries like France have seen particularly huge surges in yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Arab Israelis, also known as Palestinian citizens of Israel, account for about 20 percent of the country's population.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, transportation may account for $3 of a $20 toy, which could be considered a durable recreational product.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
And second, if Hamilton did fire at Burr, how does one account for the severed branch so high above and off to the side of Burr’s position?
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
