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accounting for

VERB

give reason for

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify elucidate explain justify resolve

Example Sentences

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Viewing in the New York market alone is accounting for 18% of the national audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

After accounting for factors such as age, sex, and demographics, the analysis showed that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% greater likelihood that patients with MCI would later develop dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Just accounting for rental clothes and flights, you should expect to spend about $4,000 for both weddings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But expanding the tournament to such an extent does not, with aviation accounting for 80-90% of its carbon footprint.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Before, she thought it was the sign of a very good assistant, never accounting for how deceptive such an appearance might be.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern