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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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"They also assured us that parliament would hold a full debate on the issue and on improving accountability in the education and examination system," he said on social media.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

San Bernardino Chapter President Tiffany Jones said rewarding Morales would be a “stunning failure of accountability and a direct betrayal of students, faculty, and staff.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The CJP is demanding an overhaul of India's education system, with greater accountability for alleged exam paper leaks.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Few opportunities for such bottom-up accountability exist in the Australian superannuation system.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

This trend began in the 1990s with an educational reform movement that stressed teacher accountability.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

“They’re not operating as individuals; everything is a collective approach, and there are clear accountabilities and responsibilities to the community.”

From Scientific American Jun. 7, 2023

“Yes, it’s a midyear election. But more importantly than that, we need accountabilities and we need to do this to keep our communities safer,” Beatty said.

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2022

We have opportunities to reset expectations, build in new accountabilities and innovate beyond imagination.

From Seattle Times Jul. 2, 2021

We have found that both ministers and senior civil servants are still somewhat in denial about their respective accountabilities.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2013




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