was accounting
- past progressive of account.
Example Sentences
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Rosenblatt previously was accounting for just one system sale, to an Asian technology manufacturer, in the first quarter.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
But he also said he did not tally up the totals and did not know how much money he was accounting for.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
Supt Jason White said in Newport, shoplifting was accounting for 10% of all crime, prompting a new operation designed to target prolific shoplifters in the city.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
The key metaphysical problem in Neoplatonism was accounting for how a perfect God could create a universe that was manifestly imperfect.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
Meanwhile Sidney was accounting for her silence to his own satisfaction, and he now conceived that the moment had arrived for him to play the strong man.
From Peccavi by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
