as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Georgia’s population has grown by more than a half million people in the past five years, with nonwhite residents accounting for all of the net growth, signaling an increasingly diverse state.
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Jennifer Peebles,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Overall, including total defense costs, a conservative estimate of the amount of public money spent on the high-profile case exceeds $8 million, the Statesman found through a detailed accounting.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
Verb
The continent represents approximately 90% of global new-build market value, with Italy, the Netherlands and Germany accounting for nearly 80% of total output.
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Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Georgia’s population has grown by more than a half million people in the past five years, with nonwhite residents accounting for all of the net growth, signaling an increasingly diverse state.
—
Jennifer Peebles,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
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Predicting pink Dig a little deeper, and another possible explanation for the abundance of pink at the tournament emerges.
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Much of the international media dutifully reported Russia’s explanation alongside reports of the attack, creating the impression that responsibility remained genuinely uncertain and that both narratives deserved roughly equal consideration.
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Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd said Minnesota was considering selecting Duke wing Isaiah Evans with the 28th pick in this week’s NBA Draft, prior to the Wolves sliding back five selections due to the Julius Randle trade.
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That’s key considering the film’s hard-to-classify nature, in which Early, first of all playing a woman, portrays an aspiring food influencer and content creator who is struggling with an eating disorder.
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There are good reasons to do so again, though as contenders acquiring young talent is not a necessity for the Pacers.
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However, Gen Zers also cited reasons for not finding such meaning.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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On Monday, hundreds of Texans spoke during public comment regarding the new curriculum.
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The findings also said that there were at least 39 adults at Camp Mystic's Guadalupe-adjacent camp — not counting the teenage counselors — who could have performed an orderly flood evacuation had one been planned and executed.
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Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.
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The latter is specialized in channel publishing, programming and editorial curation, and shaping premium and brand-safe viewing environments designed to enhance discoverability and drive audience engagement across FAST and AVOD platforms.
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Kids programming accounted for nearly 22 percent of all Netflix viewing last year, the streamer says, and Gabby’s is among its standouts.
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Nearly four-fifths of respondents said that gas prices present some sort of strain, with 34% categorizing it as a major strain and 44% calling it a minor strain.
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In a new report to Congress, the independent National Taxpayer Advocate paints a less flattering picture of the typical taxpayer’s experience in calling the IRS.
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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