give an account
Example Sentences
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"Four years after starting my term as a European leader, it's my responsibility to give an account of my work these past years and to propose a project for Europe's future."
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2024
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
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
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
