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.

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Example Sentences

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on account of

RBC Capital Markets analysts expect a pickup in inflation in August to 3.6% from 2.9% in July, “largely on account of another strong rise in fuel prices for consumers.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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

"I think that part of the problem is that they're often not really given the chance on account of not being taken seriously."

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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

The glass has been removed on account of the heat, and although it is still powerful hot out, the beginnings of a breeze makes it’s lazy way through the compartment, providing a bit of relief.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Related Words

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• so
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