accountability

Example Sentences

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"Expressing regret for causing offence is not the same as acknowledging the wider impact of words used. Leadership requires accountability as well as openness to debate."

From BBC

He added that did "not reduce the seriousness of the alleged conduct or the state's responsibility to pursue accountability".

From BBC

For advocates and civil liberties groups, the decision to drop charges and open a probe underscores persistent concerns about accountability and the narrative control of law enforcement agencies.

From Salon

Following his official naming by the Vatican in December, he pledged his continuous focus on areas of social justice and accountability.

From BBC

They say they respected the families’ rights to seek accountability in their own ways, but they had never expected the lawsuits to blame their son.

From The Wall Street Journal