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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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A lot of the anger we heard in Devon and Cornwall is, we were told, down to the lack of accountability.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

But they say this must be complimented by "stronger leadership, more robust accountability, and clearer democratic transparency".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Puls shared her long-term career vision with Ivanti CEO Dennis Kozak and requested opportunities with more revenue accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Definitely trying to take accountability for the things that I know that I can continue to change,” the 25-year-old said at Rams’ training camp at Loyola Marymount.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Instead of coddling his precinct commanders, Bratton demanded accountability.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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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