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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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Voluntary sharing of frontier models with government evaluators creates accountability without pretending to control global development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Right now, corruption and accountability are particularly salient for both voters and lawmakers.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

When he was elected on a police accountability platform in 2020, Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

From what I could see, there simply was no commitment to the rule of law, no accountability, and little shame.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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