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accounting for

VERB

give reason for

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify elucidate explain justify resolve

Example Sentences

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The conventional wisdom is that federal government debt — $39.1 trillion, or a mere $31.6 trillion when accounting for the liabilities owed to itself — is astronomically high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Kids programming is a key part of Netflix‘s ecosystem, accounting for nearly 22% of all viewing on the platform last year, the company said. “

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Before accounting for Epstein ties, the average connection between two businesses required more than two jumps between boards.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Visitor numbers fell 7.5% in 2025, while gambling became a less important revenue source, now accounting for about 26% of total revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

After accounting for the crew that had been outside during the explosion, they turned back to their instruments and discovered that the water level in unit 2 had started to go down.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland