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on account of

Idioms  

  1. Owing to, because of the fact that, as in We canceled the beach picnic on account of the bad weather forecast. This idiom was first recorded in 1936.

Example Sentences

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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

He says he was in debt on account of paying other people’s bills after becoming an independent artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Some see it as the “safe choice” to give as a gift or bring to a party, on account of its fame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

“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

“Well, we should be able to request a special school on account of special circumstances.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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