on account of

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on account of

1. The camping trip ended early on account of the rain.
2. He was sent to fight in Afghanistan on account of his skill in martial arts.
3. He couldn't go to work on account of a head injury.
4. The movie theater had to shut down on account of a lack of business.
5. She had to quit her job on account of her pregnancy.
6. She was asked to resign from her job on account of her tattoos.
7. She had to retire from her job on account of her age.

"on account of " is similar to "because of" or "due to"