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accountable

[uh-koun-tuh-buhl] / əˈkaʊn tə bəl /


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So we need to make sure that we’re holding these people accountable and stay eternally vigilant with everything that’s happening.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Today’s guilty plea demonstrates our commitment to holding those accountable who endanger the safety of our federal personnel,” First Assitant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Argentina-based Inter-American Legal Assistance Center for Human Rights, which supports victims of repression in Nicaragua, strongly condemned Rivera's death and said those responsible "must be held criminally accountable".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Another lawyer opposite him argues for why Franklin should be held accountable.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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