on account
Example Sentences
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The ship’s log summary made note of “a large bay, which they named ‘the Bay of the Smokes,’ on account of the many smokes they saw there.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The bank thinks recent share price weakness in Continental had effectively discounted any such sale even happening on account of recent uncertainty in raw material prices and availability, rates and valuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
They wouldn’t get any closer, on account of USC’s star freshman, who personally staved off any serious threat of a Badger comeback.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
He joins a line of teachers, head teachers and education unions that have criticised Ofsted's past inspection methods - often on account of the blunt rating system: "outstanding", "good", "requires improvement" or "inadequate".
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
“I’m tired of running and having my face scratched and my robe tom, all on account of those stupid warriors.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
