on account of
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Demand for telecom towers in the region has accelerated on account of a growing population and rising demand for smartphones and mobile broadband.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
She was the only member of an 11-member executive team to lose her job and, according to the complaint, had just been awarded a “merit increase” on account of her “overall job performance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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
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
“It’s for Chase Farnsworth. He’s paying top dollar. Thirty bucks, on account of the fast turnaround.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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