due to
preposition
: as a result of : because of
due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job—
Herbert Gold
Herbert Gold
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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However, due to ongoing legal challenges, FinCEN had extended the deadline to March 21, 2025—the same day the interim rule was introduced.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, delays related to Covid-19, problems with the construction company (Buckingham) and complexities due to building right alongside the river, saw that timeline pushed back.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Alfieri confirmed that Francis was still having trouble speaking due to the damage to his lungs and respiratory muscles.
—Nicole Winfield, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
Along Southern California’s coast this week, Munroe said to expect high surf with four- to seven-foot waves due to strong winds and storms to the west and northwest.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, delays related to Covid-19, problems with the construction company (Buckingham) and complexities due to building right alongside the river, saw that timeline pushed back.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Alfieri confirmed that Francis was still having trouble speaking due to the damage to his lungs and respiratory muscles.
—Nicole Winfield, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
Along Southern California’s coast this week, Munroe said to expect high surf with four- to seven-foot waves due to strong winds and storms to the west and northwest.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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