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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a reckoning for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing accountability, consequences, or a moment of judgment regarding actions or events.
Example: "The scandal led to a reckoning for the executives involved, forcing them to confront their unethical decisions."
Alternatives: "a confrontation over" or "an accountability for".
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"There will be a reckoning for this agreement," he said.
But a reckoning, for the group and the kingdom, cannot be deferred forever.
Banks also face a reckoning for their lax lending standards during the mortgage bubble.
"I feel like the 2016 election was a reckoning for journalism," Hepola wrote to me.
The Vietnam War marked a reckoning for the United States; a legacy of poison and denial remains.
Cubs and Dodgers in the National League Championship Series – a reckoning for the greatest sports sin of them all.
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The economic crisis is a reckoning day for states that have pursued bad policies for too long.
There's a Reckoning underway for men who abuse their power, and it just might stick.
Both as policy and politics, a serious reckoning for those who gamed the system is a win-win.
"If Balls goes, we're on a dead reckoning for Downing Street," one Conservative said.
It was a tough reckoning for someone who has made music her life.
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