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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For example, a company may want to introduce a product in new markets but can't finance new sales representatives due to unpaid invoices from distributors.
—Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Taiwan has increased its profile within the East Asian film and TV production scene in recent years, partly due to funding and structural efforts made by the Taiwanese authorities, its financial support and agencies like TAICCA.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is expected to make his return to the court tonight against the Washington Wizards after missing the past three games due to injury.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Samaritan thrift store in Rogers, however, was closed for 13 weeks due to damage.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Taiwan has increased its profile within the East Asian film and TV production scene in recent years, partly due to funding and structural efforts made by the Taiwanese authorities, its financial support and agencies like TAICCA.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is expected to make his return to the court tonight against the Washington Wizards after missing the past three games due to injury.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Samaritan thrift store in Rogers, however, was closed for 13 weeks due to damage.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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