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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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One practice that emerged from the program is “body doubling,” which pairs attorneys who struggle with starting tasks with accountability partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

As good as it may feel, TMZ’s coverage is nothing more than accountability theater.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"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

Our standards, our accountability and the way the group pushes each other every day, that is what has sustained our performance independent of who the head coach is.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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