accountable

Example Sentences

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Information on the suspected thieves wasn’t immediately available but Bass said they would be “held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

From Los Angeles Times

Said Young: “We push each other to be better, hold each other accountable and I feel like that’s why we’ve been successful.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the new law doesn’t address the lawsuits, it does institute measures intended to stop future abuse and hold schools more accountable.

From Los Angeles Times

You hold yourself accountable for saving and spending.

From MarketWatch

"It makes me feel physically ill to think they were doing that and not telling anyone...it's time they were held accountable for all those actions."

From BBC