accountable
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"What may have looked unbelievable turned out to be exactly that - and now those responsible are being held accountable," state insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The legal framework for the hub, ensuring diplomatic immunity, is to give companies the certainty that they are accountable under U.S. law in the case of civil disputes, Helberg said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Goldman says this strategy is simply a workaround to hold platforms accountable for problematic third party content it publishes.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
“If we don’t hold out own parties accountable, it’s a poor reflection on us as a whole.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
They’re being irresponsible, and I’m not going to be accountable for them.’”
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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