accountable

Example Sentences

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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

That speaks to just how hard it will be for future plaintiffs to hold officials accountable.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"We're keen to learn who, if any - but we suspect some - assisted him in getting away from Porepunkah… if anyone was complicit, they will be held accountable," Bush told reporters.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For years, efforts to hold social-media companies accountable ran into Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which shields platforms from liability for content posted by users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After all, someone had selected these families to care for us, someone had supervised them, and everyone had acted with the understanding that they were accountable for the kind of care we received.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter