on account
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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
Most of those opportunities of late have been on account of Dunn, who has been dynamic since the start of the new year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
In a separate statement, India's aviation regulator said the disruptions were primarily on account of "misjudgment and planning gaps" in implementing the new flight duty time limitation rules.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
Another priority is building back the city’s cash reserves, which have dwindled over the years, largely on account of legal payments.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
The argument was on account of the accident to the two taxicabs.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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