account for

Example Sentences

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Big ticket items like the motorhome and the Jaguar car account for a significant chunk of Murrell's spending but that aside, most of his money went on goods for the home.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The researchers were also unable to account for natural light exposure, which can affect melatonin levels in the body.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Mistral's defence activities account for between 10 and 15 percent of revenue, with active contracts for the French, Singaporean and Luxembourg armed forces.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Comparable sales—which account for store openings and closings—rose 6%, compared with analyst views for a 4.6% increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A friend of mine started a Twitter account for me that night.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana