on account of
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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
That’s on account of Reibe, who said “a big part” of his decision to come to USC was “to leave a place better than how you came into it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The bank thinks recent share price weakness in Continental had effectively discounted any such sale even happening on account of recent uncertainty in raw material prices and availability, rates and valuations.
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
“Jasper’s got the day off today on account of his sister having a new baby and needing some extra help around the farm.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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