on account
Example Sentences
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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 ● Sep. 10, 2026
Officials removed him from the case, successfully arguing before the court that a policy update meant he’d now get priority for a cool bed, on account of his current age: 67.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
Others want to put the brakes on AI, on account of safety concerns and perceived existential risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
I have always felt I would make a clear-eyed scientist, on account of it.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
