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hold accountable



VERB
call to account
Synonyms


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“We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement,” Shumate said in a statement.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

“The Department of War will partner with those who perform—and hold accountable those who do not.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

“U.S. Capitol Police will continue to investigate and hopefully hold accountable those responsible.”

From Salon Nov. 23, 2025

"Their findings will be made public, and my government will enforce their recommendations to address the shortcomings discovered and hold accountable any individual or entity found culpable," the president said.

From BBC May 15, 2025

We do not hold accountable those classes whom it would do no good to blame or punish.

From Problems of Conduct by Drake, Durant




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