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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms


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States, tribal nations and Congress have spent decades building a carefully balanced gaming framework with age verification, consumer protections, integrity rules, anti-money-laundering requirements and local accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Under Infantino's leadership "there is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness", they said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The accountability group is charged with investigating complaints against officers and reports to the San Francisco Police Commission.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Then there's the added pressure applied by industry and the competing interests of states - whose stake in regulatory controls blurs the lines of accountability and increases bureaucratic hurdles.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

“In this climate of heightened accountability, some believe that schools will give instructional time only to subjects that are included in high-stakes testing,” it states.

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




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