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accountability

[uh-kaun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms


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Persuading the persuadable is; so is restoring dignity and accountability to the office of the presidency.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

"We hope this review, alongside the ongoing investigations and inquest, will finally uncover the full truth and deliver the accountability and meaningful change we have fought so hard for," they added in a statement.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

“No matter how many years it takes, accountability must come.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

We all ultimately pay the piper and take accountability for our actions.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 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

BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

“They’re not operating as individuals; everything is a collective approach, and there are clear accountabilities and responsibilities to the community.”

From Scientific American ● Jun. 7, 2023

“Yes, it’s a midyear election. But more importantly than that, we need accountabilities and we need to do this to keep our communities safer,” Beatty said.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022

We have opportunities to reset expectations, build in new accountabilities and innovate beyond imagination.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2021

We have found that both ministers and senior civil servants are still somewhat in denial about their respective accountabilities.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2013


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