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called to account

VERB

hold answerable

Synonyms

WEAK

blame cast a stone at hold accountable hold responsible

Example Sentences

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In 2001, Jackson was publicly called to account for his own affair, when it was revealed he had had a relationship with a member of his staff and fathered a child.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The difference between now and when she made the remarks is that she’s since learned how to hide better what she really believes so she can’t be called to account for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Even gun manufacturers and sellers were called to account for marketing semi-automatic weapons to a group of young men who were particularly susceptible to a certain view of guns as powerful military ordnance.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023

Purveyors of hatred should be called to account.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022

“Pretending not to be serious when you’re called to account for your flaws, thereby trying to leave your opponent with only imaginary ground to stand on.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden