on the grounds that

phrase

: for the reason that : because

Many critics have objected to the proposal on the grounds that it would be too costly.

Examples of on the grounds that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, the Iowa attorney general’s office filed a notice of removal in the case, transferring it to federal court on the grounds that Hartsuch’s claims arise under the laws of the federal government. — Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 11 Apr. 2026

After weeks of heated debate about the rapper’s booking at Wireless Festival, the UK government told the BBC that Ye’s Electronic Travel Authorisation application had been refused, on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026

Reportedly, his application was initially approved online but rescinded after review, on the grounds that his presence in the country would not be conducive to the public good, according to The Guardian. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026

Hiller then pursued professional complaints against Scott on the grounds that the affidavit violated the state’s anti-doxxing law. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for on the grounds that

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