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hold accountable



VERB
call to account
Synonyms


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“From day one Blake Lively’s mission was clear: expose and hold accountable those who weaponize smear campaigns and retaliatory lawsuits to intimidate and silence survivors,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

“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

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

From Problems of Conduct by Durant Drake


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