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accountable

Definition for accountable

adjective as in responsible for having done

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Ms McCready said her daughter should have been sitting with her family in court today, "to see the person she reported held accountable for what he did".

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He’s supported changes to judicial oversight, watering it down and bringing it under his court’s control, making himself and his fellow justices less publicly accountable.

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However, Natasha criticised the report as "appalling," adding it focused more on protecting the hospital's reputation than answering questions or holding anyone accountable.

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“Fentanyl poisoners who harm and exploit others will be held accountable.”

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“By holding Big Pharma accountable for poisoning our people, we will help Make America Healthy Again,” the AG said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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