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accountable

[uh-koun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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The legal framework for the hub, ensuring diplomatic immunity, is to give companies the certainty that they are accountable under U.S. law in the case of civil disputes, Helberg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Goldman says this strategy is simply a workaround to hold platforms accountable for problematic third party content it publishes.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

"Obviously he's no longer here so we aren't able to keep him accountable," said Sarah.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“If we don’t hold out own parties accountable, it’s a poor reflection on us as a whole.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

That also meant that legislators could be held accountable for their positions.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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