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,” the site of the ICC, a spokesperson from the British mission said in a statement.
From Washington Post • 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
How does this museum, does any universal museum, give an account of itself today?
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2020
He was asked to give an account of what happened on the night in question.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2018
When this news had been exchanged with headquarters, a message came back to ask whether he could give an account of himself.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
