due to
preposition
: as a result of : because of
… due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job …—
Herbert Gold
Herbert Gold
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The strait has been effectively closed off to traffic since the start of the Iran war in late February due to safety threats from Iranian military forces, which has constricted trade through the conduit and disrupted global energy markets.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
One-ounce coins continue to lead demand due to their balance between value and tradability, although smaller denominations are still used by investors looking for flexibility.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
But economic headwinds due to the war in Iran derailed that progress.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The strait has been effectively closed off to traffic since the start of the Iran war in late February due to safety threats from Iranian military forces, which has constricted trade through the conduit and disrupted global energy markets.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
One-ounce coins continue to lead demand due to their balance between value and tradability, although smaller denominations are still used by investors looking for flexibility.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
But economic headwinds due to the war in Iran derailed that progress.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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