give an account of
Example Sentences
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Mr Cox was not able to give an account of what happened as he never regained consciousness, but Nottinghamshire Police said it was able to piece together evidence using the video stream.
From BBC ● May 19, 2023
“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
During the hearing, the federal prosecutor puts an agent on the stand to give an account of what’s happened in the case, and then I am able to cross-examine.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2018
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
