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Meanings of accountable in English

Accountable.

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Usage of accountable in English
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For that to actually happen, powerful countries need to be held accountable.
The Guardian
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Citizens need to be informed and institutions need to be held accountable.
The Irish Times
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Hold accountable those guilty of the mismanagement of government and public funds.
The South African
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North American alliance members will be held legally accountable to the group.
Reuters
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It's certainly a victory for holding the government accountable to the law.
Wired
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My objective is to make sure that the state is held accountable.
The Guardian
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Mr Harawira said someone needed to be held accountable for the incident.
Radio NZ
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These activities must be stopped, and those responsible must be held accountable.
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest
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Supporters hope the complaint will hold the government accountable for its cuts.
The Guardian
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The group has said Mr Rumsfeld should be held accountable for torture.
The Irish Times
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The candidates said Trump's actions had forced lawmakers to hold him accountable.
Reuters
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Some wanted money, and others just wanted Krane to be held accountable.
The appeal
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He said: Starting tomorrow … I'm being held accountable for the storm.
The Guardian
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She said those found responsible for the debacle should be held accountable.
News.com.au
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Matar added: If officers are held accountable it will set a precedent.
The Guardian
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We're going to make government more transparent and more accountable, she said.
Reuters
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