accountable
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Meanwhile, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo released a statement on social media, accusing manager Jorge Jesus of an "absolute breach of trust" while admitting he should be held accountable for his own actions.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
"David Rush abused his position and betrayed the public trust and should be held fully accountable for his actions," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
This earnings test follows more than a decade of efforts from policymakers on both sides of the aisle to try to hold schools accountable for their outcomes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
AI companies should be held accountable only under specific exceptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
If either of us slips through the net because of something that happens on one of our daily walks, the other will be accountable.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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