give an account
Example Sentences
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“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
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
The authorities said at a news conference in Minneapolis that their investigation was still in progress, and they did not name any suspects in the case or give an account of the theft.
From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2018
He was asked to give an account of what happened on the night in question.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2018
‘We were the hunters, and you should give an account of yourselves to us first.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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