due to
preposition
: as a result of : because of
due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job—
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Using Due to: Usage Guide
The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.
Examples of due to in a Sentence
evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
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In Tennessee, Macon County Emergency Services said 52 residents of Palace Nursing Home in Red Boiling Springs were evacuated due to rising waters.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation, according to new estimates.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is closed due to winds exceeding 55 mph, the Maryland Transportation Authority said around 4:30 p.m.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
The boos were louder due to the nature of the contest because the two countries are considered hockey powerhouses and have had classic matchups at all levels.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation, according to new estimates.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is closed due to winds exceeding 55 mph, the Maryland Transportation Authority said around 4:30 p.m.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2025
The boos were louder due to the nature of the contest because the two countries are considered hockey powerhouses and have had classic matchups at all levels.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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