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account

[uh-kount] / əˈkaʊnt /




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We would like to increase those withdrawals over time to account for cost-of-living adjustments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Among these is an account of how the engines attempted to relight after their fuel supply was restored.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Campaigners say the true figure -- if all corporate and campaign spending in Brussels were taken into account -- is much higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

What evidence did Mr. Pelley collect to confirm Ms. Simpson’s account?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He said something about wanting to close an account.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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