on account of
Example Sentences
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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 15th Amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race.
From Slate • May 8, 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
He says he was in debt on account of paying other people’s bills after becoming an independent artist.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Naomi remembered the small gray cat Cari and Beto had fed in secret until Abuelita found out and put a stop to it on account of the waste.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
