on account
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
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
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
Dad had the whole summer off on account of his temporary unemployment, and Mom was staying with friends back in New York City to do some well-paid consulting for a month.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
