hold accountable
Example Sentences
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"Justice must hold accountable everyone who played a role in this tragedy," said lawyer Matthieu Chirez, who represents 113 civil parties.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The Department of War will partner with those who perform—and hold accountable those who do not.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
“U.S. Capitol Police will continue to investigate and hopefully hold accountable those responsible.”
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
"We are eager to hold accountable those who transgressed and abused our Druze people because they are under the protection and responsibility of the state," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
