hold accountable

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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

We have introduced the Transnational Repression Policy Act, which would establish a clear U.S. strategy to hold accountable foreign governments and their agents who intimidate or harm people in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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 Drake, Durant