accounting for

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Active funds are significantly more lucrative for investment managers, accounting for a record 28% of ETF revenue in the first quarter despite making up 11% of total assets, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

As a result, under normal circumstances it is a major exporter, accounting for about 20% of the fuel traded on international markets each day.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Last year, seven U.S. polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, recycling plants were shut down — accounting for 25% of the nation’s capacity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Commercial revenue grew even faster, at a 60% increase compared with 2024, with U.S. sales accounting for 70% of the almost $2.1 billion total.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“There’s no accounting for some people. You’re lucky to get it back. Is it all right?”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman