on the grounds that
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Excluding those losses arguably makes sense, on the grounds that they aren’t indicative of ongoing operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
These renovations included the addition of a new structure on the grounds that contains a gym and a “recovery center” with a sauna, a cold plunge, a steam room, and a massage table.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
In 1890, the North River Sugar Refining Corporation was dissolved by New York’s highest court on the grounds that it was abusing its power as a corporation.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Home Office said the decision was made on the grounds that the rapper's presence would not be "conducive to the public good".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
It was overruled by the match committee on the grounds that he’d failed to appear at the game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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