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accountability

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


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Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

A system can remain formally democratic while exhibiting significant distortions in competition, accountability and the rule of law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In an effort to inject accountability during the team’s 6-21 start, Paul instead angered many, including head coach Tyronn Lue, who wasn’t on speaking terms with Paul at the end.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Maine’s has been on the books since 1989, and it is a perfect test case for this long-overlooked path to accountability.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

They knew we were fresh meat, and in this setting there was no accountability.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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