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hold accountable



VERB
call to account
Synonyms


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“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 want to have all the facts in a way that's accurate and we can also hold accountable people if we need to," an IDF spokesman said.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2025

We do not hold accountable those classes whom it would do no good to blame or punish.

From Problems of Conduct by Durant Drake




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