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
Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Context: This is Thomson Reuters' third acquisition in recent years in the tax and accounting space.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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By his own accounting, Lipscomb travelled eighty thousand miles on the Hudson and its tributaries during the past two and a half decades, or the equivalent of more than three circumnavigations of the Earth, all at a slow and steady speed of five or six knots, with the aim of seeing and being seen.
—Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Context: This is Thomson Reuters' third acquisition in recent years in the tax and accounting space.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Global Meat Consumption Global meat consumption is set to increase by 14% by 2030, with Asia accounting for 52% of global trade.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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There were no noted dissents, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch gave their own explanations for why the law should be upheld.Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lynch leaves behind a body of work that defies explanation yet demands exploration, ensuring audiences will return to them again and again, captivated and confounded.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Considering the upcoming free-agent class, there is no reason to be optimistic unless the Steelers can sign the best quarterback available.Antwan Staley, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to outgoing President Biden and first lady Jill, all are expected to attend except for Michelle Obama, who is skipping the event for unknown reasons.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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