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accountable

[uh-koun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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Together, they threaten to remove long-standing tools for the public to hold corporations accountable.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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

“I’m accountable every day for making people’s lives better. I don’t get to make excuses and blame another party,” Mahan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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