on account
Example Sentences
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Scottish comedian Jerry Sadowitz’s show in 2022 was canceled by the venue where he was performing on account of what some staff considered extreme and offensive material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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
"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
The 15th Amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
“Jasper’s got the day off today on account of his sister having a new baby and needing some extra help around the farm.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
