accountable
Example Sentences
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“Kroger should be held accountable for the harm it caused our shareholders, associates, and customers—and we look forward to proving our case in court,” Albertsons said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 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
"Councils are ready to be held accountable for the contribution we make," added Parry.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 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
Was it that one less Rommely woman to be accountable to made him feel more free?
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing accountable
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