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accountable

[uh-koun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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His analysis held Hong Kong insiders accountable when they abused their power or shirked their responsibilities, whether they were corporate managers or government officials.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It challenges power, holds governments accountable and sparks debate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Can we hold the human that coded the agent accountable for things that the agent might do autonomously?

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Gov. Jay Collins said in a statement on X. “Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 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