called to account
Example Sentences
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The difference between now and when she made the remarks is that she’s since learned how to hide better what she really believes so she can’t be called to account for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Even gun manufacturers and sellers were called to account for marketing semi-automatic weapons to a group of young men who were particularly susceptible to a certain view of guns as powerful military ordnance.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023
His henchmen and enablers also are finally being called to account, and in some cases even being held to it.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
If he were ever called to account in person for his role, Biden might well say something similar.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2023
“Pretending not to be serious when you’re called to account for your flaws, thereby trying to leave your opponent with only imaginary ground to stand on.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
