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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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And for as much as Doku has improved on the pitch, he has shown that level of self-reflection, accountability and focus off it too.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“The change we need is rooted in accountability for results,” Mahan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It operates under archaic authorities, lacking the necessary capacity and accountability to respond to additional geopolitical challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“UMA is designed to create transparent, marketwide accountability around resolutions rather than relying on a single centralized decision maker.”

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

I spoke at local meetings and tried to sensitize people to the need to insist on accountability from law enforcement.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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