accountability

Example Sentences

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“It goes directly to questions of accountability and our standing under international law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Naming things accurately was understood as a form of accountability.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"But there should also be accountability for not just the things that have gone wrong, but putting it right. And something like care, then I think it requires some form of state oversight."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"Even when the political conditions are such that it's unlikely that a war crimes case would be prosecuted successfully in the moment," he said, "that doesn't mean that accountability won't occur at a later date."

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Much of what I observe in Volpe’s theater program fits comfortably within the muscular language of education reform, with its emphasis on problem solving, high standards, “reaching for the top,” and accountability.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove