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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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Beyond this egregious act of misconduct, though, is a larger issue of transparency and accountability within the U.S. judiciary.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The parallel is hard to miss, as a handful of companies race to develop staggeringly powerful cognitive systems with no public accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"West Ham United supporters want a club that reflects the values of decency, integrity and accountability," said the prominent Hammers United fans group in the wake of the Panorama broadcast.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A company spokesperson said that Flock’s technology is “built around transparency, accountability, and local control.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Much of what I observe in Volpe’s theater program fits comfortably within the muscular language of education reform, with its emphasis on problem solving, high standards, “reaching for the top,” and accountability.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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