due for

idiom

: needing, requiring, or expecting something to happen
I'm due for a dentist's appointment.
He will be due for another raise in June.

Examples of due for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The State of the Race Try not to get too confused, but 2024 is already due for another Emmys. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 July 2024 After taking a look at the quarterback depth chart to begin our series, the crowded running back room — led by a pair of veteran ball-carriers — is due for an audit. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024 Anyone who provides information leading to an arrest is due for a $9,999 payday, via HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Co-op. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024 In April, Dallas picked up its fifth-year option on star pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is now signed through 2025 and will be due for a new contract soon as well. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for due for 

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“Due for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20for. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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