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Recent Examples of accounted
But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
Overdoses accounted for about a quarter of the 46 in-custody deaths that occurred in 2025.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.
—Eric Williams, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
According to the analyst, lifestyle footwear — primarily sneakers — accounted for 18 percent to 19 percent of 2025 sales at leading sporting goods retailer Sport 2000, down from 25 percent in 2024.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Surging costs accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase, federal data showed.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The first four accounted for 43% of the cut flights, Simple Flying reported.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Young accounted for the game’s only non-homer RBI with a game-tying fifth-inning single.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Young accounted for the game's only non-homer RBI with a game-tying fifth-inning single.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
Overdoses accounted for about a quarter of the 46 in-custody deaths that occurred in 2025.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.
—Eric Williams, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
According to the analyst, lifestyle footwear — primarily sneakers — accounted for 18 percent to 19 percent of 2025 sales at leading sporting goods retailer Sport 2000, down from 25 percent in 2024.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Surging costs accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase, federal data showed.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The first four accounted for 43% of the cut flights, Simple Flying reported.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Young accounted for the game’s only non-homer RBI with a game-tying fifth-inning single.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Young accounted for the game's only non-homer RBI with a game-tying fifth-inning single.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
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With campaigns and outside super PACs flooding the zone with money, television, radio and social media were awash with ads for candidates vying in deep-blue NY-12, NY-10, NY-13 and NY-7, all of which are considered up for grabs to greater or lesser degrees.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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For the dependency support test, basic and supplementary Medicare benefits are not counted as support.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Zayn counted quickly and helped Rhodes retain the title.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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In a video viewed more than 7 million times, the owner pleaded for officers not to shoot the dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Trump is viewed favorably by 34% and Biden, Obama's vice president, lags behind both at 30% according to the polling conducted by SSRS, a national research organization.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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