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Recent Examples of accounted
The risk remained even after researchers accounted for how closely people followed a healthy Mediterranean-style diet.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
As of 2020, global IT infrastructure accounted for between four to six percent of all electricity used globally – roughly 5,600 to 8,400 Terawatt-hours (TWh).
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Transportation accounted for 31,243 cuts, the most of any industry.
—George Petras, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Dubai accounted for the largest share of that activity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
As of 2021, warehouses accounted for more than 1 billion square feet in the Inland Empire, according to the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Pitzer College, which mapped the region’s warehouse boom.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the first quarter of last year, AI accounted for 71% of venture capital deal value.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The majority of the total production spend was contributed by high-end TV, which accounted for 59 percent of the total spend and is up 17 percent on 2024 figures.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The tertiary sector accounted for more than 48% of jobseekers aged 16 to 24, according to China’s 2020 census.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
As of 2020, global IT infrastructure accounted for between four to six percent of all electricity used globally – roughly 5,600 to 8,400 Terawatt-hours (TWh).
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Transportation accounted for 31,243 cuts, the most of any industry.
—George Petras, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Dubai accounted for the largest share of that activity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
As of 2021, warehouses accounted for more than 1 billion square feet in the Inland Empire, according to the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Pitzer College, which mapped the region’s warehouse boom.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the first quarter of last year, AI accounted for 71% of venture capital deal value.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The majority of the total production spend was contributed by high-end TV, which accounted for 59 percent of the total spend and is up 17 percent on 2024 figures.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The tertiary sector accounted for more than 48% of jobseekers aged 16 to 24, according to China’s 2020 census.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
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Sette is considered an expert on human T cells, the immune cells that adapt to recognize and fight infections from viruses, bacteria, parasites and other pathogens.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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It is widely considered one of the best games in the series.—
George Yang,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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When scientists counted such planets, the numbers shocked them.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Frank Reyes, a hairstylist in the Castro, counted himself among the many regulars who appreciated the way the baristas always remembered his order.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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More than two dozen congressional Republicans have called for a thorough investigation of the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a count by ABC News.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tight end was asked who called plays for a Kansas City Chiefs offense that had cycled through different offensive coordinators early in his career.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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If registration exceeds the Zoom capacity, the forum can be viewed on the League’s Facebook page.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brown said the family has heard from people who viewed her father as a mentor and an example, extending his influence beyond blood relatives.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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