accountable

Example Sentences

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“You can have a mental health diversion granted, but what is the justice system doing to hold people accountable?” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite historical flaws in practice, it rests on the foundational claim that individuals have the right to choose their government and hold it accountable.

From Salon

Last year, the focus was on survival — finding temporary places to live, clearing lots, deciding whether to stay or go — while holding government officials accountable.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet it is also true that while the manager, or head coach, of a football team may be in a powerful position, there are people beyond the fanbase he is accountable to.

From BBC

The case against Adrian Gonzales is a rare example of an attempt to hold a law enforcement officer accountable for their actions during a mass shooting.

From Barron's