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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Meanwhile, experts have said Greenland is becoming increasingly important to U.S. security interests due to its position in the Arctic. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 In May 2022, Kim faced a personal and professional setback due to a driving under the influence incident in Seoul’s Gangnam District. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 Credit is due to the pop savvy Tesfaye has accrued over the years, and the crack team of songwriters and producers he’s assembled, for the more resplendent moments of Hurry Up Tomorrow. Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025 The struggles aren’t solely due to high costs of doing work in Los Angeles. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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