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