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There is the “self-denial” of Germany, which, like Japan, on account of history, chooses not to pursue “great powerness” despite its technological and economic strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
This English philosopher, a former resident of the town, is seen by scholars as one of the US Founding Fathers on account of a pamphlet he penned in 1776 that argued for the cause.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The 15th Amendment says that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
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 is sure these men have come on account of that gun story she told when she was only five and before anyone told her guns were illegal.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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