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
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Try getting that through your accounting department.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The division is the second largest at Disney’s, accounting for almost 40% of the company’s overall revenue and nearly 60% of its operating income.
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Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Noun
That’s not enough to cover rent, a month of blood pressure medication or, in any honest accounting, fund a retirement.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Try getting that through your accounting department.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Verb
District officials still project SCUSD could run a cash deficit by November, even after accounting for property-tax advances.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The division is the second largest at Disney’s, accounting for almost 40% of the company’s overall revenue and nearly 60% of its operating income.
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Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
19 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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After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.
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The visit is part of Islamabad’s ongoing efforts regarding Iranian-US negotiations, Tasnim reported.
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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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During a press conference last week, Lamont issued his own proposal to require that electric utilities seek regular approval to continue operating in Connecticut but stopped short of calling for a public takeover.
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Raccoons living in your home can be detrimental in a variety of ways, and calling a professional to help remove them is a good idea.
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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