on account

Example Sentences

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Demand for telecom towers in the region has accelerated on account of a growing population and rising demand for smartphones and mobile broadband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Most of those opportunities of late have been on account of Dunn, who has been dynamic since the start of the new year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 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

The tallest being Rachel, at five feet six inches and the full benefit of Miss America posture; the shortest being myself, two inches lesser than my twin on account of crookedness.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver