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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The Verma Foundation, which will be the charity partner for the LIM Fashion Show, provides wig caps free of charge to girls and women affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 That’s due to their inclusive size range; squat-proof, moisture-wicking fabric; and snug, secure compression level (which clocks in at a comfy 8 to 15 mmHG). Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025 In Tennessee, Macon County Emergency Services said 52 residents of Palace Nursing Home in Red Boiling Springs were evacuated due to rising waters. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 In the meantime, Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation, according to new estimates. Dakin Andone, CNN, 16 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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