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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Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
On a Golden State Valkyries team that has constantly shuffled through lineups due to injuries and absences, forward Kayla Thornton has been a constant.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The collab is an ode to the American west, likely in part due to Post Malone’s recent venture into the country music scene.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Sourcing vintage T-shirts in bulk sometimes meant accidentally including problematic or offensive graphics, often due to cultural blind spots or language barriers.
—Essence, 16 June 2025
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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