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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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“The change we need is rooted in accountability for results,” Mahan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Besides achieving the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of 2% inflation and maximum employment, an important matter for Kevin Warsh’s tenure as chairman is how he will support the central bank’s independence and enhance its accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But a cyber security expert has told the BBC this could lead to a lack of accountability for WhatsApp if things go wrong, as they would have no access to chat history.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Regulators also should focus less on prescribing how companies deliver service and more on ensuring transparency and accountability.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

I spoke at local meetings and tried to sensitize people to the need to insist on accountability from law enforcement.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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