accountability
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Her lawyers have said the verdict "represents an important measure of accountability and justice".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It is the first such ruling under Syria's transitional leaders who ousted Assad in December 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability for crimes committed under his rule.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The accountability group is charged with investigating complaints against officers and reports to the San Francisco Police Commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Mr. Eller is director of government accountability at Do No Harm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But I was depressed by what it represented—the hours measured, the boredom of inmates and irritation of officers, the ticking of the clock, the niggling accountability.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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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