give an account of
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"Four years after starting my term as a European leader, it's my responsibility to give an account of my work these past years and to propose a project for Europe's future."
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2024
“If she wants to give an account of her actions, she can do so in The Hague,” the site of the ICC, a spokesperson from the British mission said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023
“If she wants to give an account of her actions, she can do so in The Hague.”
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023
Later, the UK Mission added in a statement: “If she wants to give an account of her actions she can do so in The Hague,” the Netherlands city where the ICC has its headquarters.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023
“Who is Mr. Kirwin? Why am I to give an account of myself? Is not this a free country?”
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
