on account
Example Sentences
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From the age of 10 to 15, Kelly lived in Saudi Arabia on account of his engineer father’s job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
There is the “self-denial” of Germany, which, like Japan, on account of history, chooses not to pursue “great powerness” despite its technological and economic strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Areas of France, Britain, Austria and the Netherlands have issued red alerts or warnings on account of the extreme heat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
This English philosopher, a former resident of the town, is seen by scholars as one of the US Founding Fathers on account of a pamphlet he penned in 1776 that argued for the cause.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The glass has been removed on account of the heat, and although it is still powerful hot out, the beginnings of a breeze makes it’s lazy way through the compartment, providing a bit of relief.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
