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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The Clippers have skyrocketed to first in defensive rebounding, largely due to their Croatian beast.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Maybe that’s due to the over-reliance on jewelry and other accouterments during awards season.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The most recent Starship launch was SpaceX's Flight 7 test flight on Jan. 16, which marked the first flight of a new version of Starship, but the Ship vehicle was lost during ascent due to a propellant leak.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The case has drawn intense global scrutiny due to Epstein's ties to high-profile figures such as Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, along with a host of celebrities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Maybe that’s due to the over-reliance on jewelry and other accouterments during awards season.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The most recent Starship launch was SpaceX's Flight 7 test flight on Jan. 16, which marked the first flight of a new version of Starship, but the Ship vehicle was lost during ascent due to a propellant leak.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The case has drawn intense global scrutiny due to Epstein's ties to high-profile figures such as Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, along with a host of celebrities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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