give an account of
Example Sentences
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“If she wants to give an account of her actions, she can do so in The Hague,” it said in a statement.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Later, the UK Mission added in a statement: “If she wants to give an account of her actions she can do so in The Hague,” the Netherlands city where the ICC has its headquarters.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
He was asked to give an account of what happened on the night in question.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2018
It’s possible to give an account of Dennett’s life in which philosophy hardly figures.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 20, 2017
He knew that his mother was waiting for him to give an account of himself, and he hated her for that.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
