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accounting for

VERB

give reason for

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify elucidate explain justify resolve

Example Sentences

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After accounting for factors such as age, sex, and demographics, the analysis showed that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% greater likelihood that patients with MCI would later develop dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“The gap between these two figures suggests IPO investors are, on the whole, expressing a healthy wariness toward newly public companies, with a handful of standout winners accounting for most of the gains,” said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But expanding the tournament to such an extent does not, with aviation accounting for 80-90% of its carbon footprint.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

ARK Innovation’s total stake in Alphabet was valued at just more than $162 million as of Wednesday’s close, accounting for 2.33% of the ETF’s overall portfolio.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

I guess there ain’t no accounting for what folks see in their own mirrors.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake