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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
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Amnesty says it has identified RSF commanders responsible for violations of international law and is stressing the need for accountability.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"Bringing this case was never about money, but seeking truth and accountability and ensuring the truth was acknowledged," Keeley said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The new framework broadens accountability to nonprofit institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“This department’s commitment to accountability and operational improvement is unchanged,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“In this climate of heightened accountability, some believe that schools will give instructional time only to subjects that are included in high-stakes testing,” it states.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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