accountable

Example Sentences

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“Today’s guilty plea demonstrates our commitment to holding those accountable who endanger the safety of our federal personnel,” First Assitant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, it emboldened a new generation of fakers who saw the easy money he made off eager buyers and realized that others involved in the fraud weren’t held accountable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Still, these officeholder perform critical work for the state, including investing taxpayer funds, holding government accountable, running elections and dealing home insurance issues in the wake of historic wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The campaign is calling for new legislation to make the creation, possession and distribution of such material a specific criminal offence, and for online platforms to be held legally accountable for hosting it.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Yes, I guess so. I want to make sure science is held accountable in the future so others won’t have to go through what I’ve been through. But I’m grateful for these.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson