Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The accident caused damage to public property, and the driver was held responsible.
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The accident caused damage to public property, and the driver was held responsible.
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How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
A recent accident caused damage to public property, and the driver has been held responsible.
Legal Context
The court found the driver responsible for the damage to public property caused by the accident.
Casual Conversation
There was a big accident; it damaged a lot of public stuff, and they got the driver to pay for it.
Formal Report
The accident resulted in significant damage to public property, for which the driver was deemed liable.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The accident resulted in damage to public property, and the driver was held accountable.
Casual
The accident messed up some public stuff, and the driver had to take the blame.
Simpler English
The accident broke things that belonged to everyone, and the driver was responsible.
Phrases to learn
caused damage to
To have inflicted harm or destruction upon.
held responsible
To be considered accountable or liable.