due for

phrase

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

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The agency adds that trees in front of Schaeffer's home aren't due for a trim for several years. Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 In fact, the facility’s playhouse, opera theater and concert hall are due for major renovations. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The recent streak of gains could mean the group is due for a breather in the near term. Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 The station’s licenses were otherwise not due for renewal until between 2028 and 2031. Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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