on account

Example Sentences

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"I think that part of the problem is that they're often not really given the chance on account of not being taken seriously."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Appeals Centre Europe is one of a number of independent dispute settlement bodies which allow people in the EU to challenge social media platforms' decisions including on account bans and content moderation.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The 15th Amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They were too dumfounded to wave back, I reckon, or maybe didn’t recognize anybody but me, on account of the linen coats and Mama’s veil and Papa’s goggles.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns