due (to) 1 of 2

as in resultant
coming as a result success that is due to hard work

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due to

2 of 2

preposition

as in with
as the result of evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

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This often occurs due to a death, leaving the new lawmaker to step into a new world of politics without the guidance or comfort of a loved one. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025 The Cannes Film Festival is due to announce the bulk of its 2025 Official Selection at its annual press conference in Paris on Thursday. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025 That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Apr. 2025 These methods ultimately failed to successfully treat Hale, though it can be said this was due to Hale herself not wanting to be treated. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for due (to)

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“Due (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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