accountability
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"I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did though."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
“Every single thing is going to be graded and judged and held to a high standard, and accountability will follow it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
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
I spoke at local meetings and tried to sensitize people to the need to insist on accountability from law enforcement.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing accountability
The Hate U Give
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President Trump's First State of The Union Address (2018)
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