accountability

Example Sentences

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"Even when the political conditions are such that it's unlikely that a war crimes case would be prosecuted successfully in the moment," he said, "that doesn't mean that accountability won't occur at a later date."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Wilcox wanted focus and determination, not apathy and a lack of accountability.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Recognition alone is not enough; the state must also take responsibility for the harm it caused and ensure transparency, accountability, and reparative action.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Adams pointed to social media platforms like X as evidence that machines “can easily short circuit our sense of human accountability and responsibility.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

From what I could see, there simply was no commitment to the rule of law, no accountability, and little shame.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson