accountability
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Civil liberties groups have long-standing concerns police can misuse body-worn cameras by switching them off during incidents or failing to disclose footage, raising questions regarding accountability.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"I don't think I've ever seen this kind of push for accountability before from a huge conglomerate family," he added.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In recent years there have been two high-profile prosecutions of parents of school shooters, but such accountability remains an under-used tactic by district attorneys.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
He began demanding accountability from city and state officials, and he and Montag are now the lead plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit blaming government agencies and utility companies for property damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
Vocabulary lists containing accountability
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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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