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accountable

[uh-koun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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Jet2 boss Steve Heapy called for "urgent and accountable" action to bolster the UK's air traffic control infrastructure.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

We should then train adults to motivate, coach and hold students accountable for their progress.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The register allows them to advocate on behalf of their interests and is part of the EU's attempts to keep the process open and accountable.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

“Our prosecutors are committed to holding her fully accountable, including seeking a federal prison sentence.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

If either of us slips through the net because of something that happens on one of our daily walks, the other will be accountable.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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