on account

Example Sentences

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Perhaps the most common advice has been “Just buy a Tesla,” on account of its excellent charging network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Part of that diminished firepower was on account of its star freshman’s illness, as Arenas looked nothing like the player who came alive over the last two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

A penalty to Scotland and a chance of points, then a reversal on account of poor discipline and they're back to where they started.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“No one should be targeted in the City of Los Angeles on account of their faith,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

I could have cost us our lives on account of my carelessness.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez