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

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

The Premier League added that the £10m fine would have been £20m, but was reduced by 50% on account of Chelsea's proactive self-reporting and co-operation with the process.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

It strode easily over the snow, probably on account of the snowshoes it was wearing.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny