accountability
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"Jesus teaches us to forgive and I have, but what we are asking for is accountability."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“I call it accountability, and long overdue, and frankly, the bare minimum.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
People excited at buying their own homes are "tricked" into using in-house services, meaning that "with no transparency or accountability, vultures can take advantage", Rayner added.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Much of what I observe in Volpe’s theater program fits comfortably within the muscular language of education reform, with its emphasis on problem solving, high standards, “reaching for the top,” and accountability.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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
Vocabulary lists containing accountability
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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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