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Definition of due (to)next
as in resultant
coming as a result success that is due to hard work

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preposition

as in with
as the result of evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

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Olympic freestyle skier Jonny Moseley has been cited among the worst SNL hosts of all time due to his obscurity and lack of acting experience. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026 Micron is currently restricted from conducting a large-scale buyback due to its acceptance of CHIPS Act grants. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Many engagements saw higher box office this weekend over last despite fewer shows due to a rush of new releases, indicating strong word of mouth. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026 Ole Miss All-American running back Kewan Lacy was a game-time decision but didn’t play due to a shoulder injury, leaving Trinidad Chambliss — notably, a Heisman Trophy front-runner — to shoulder an offense that lacked explosiveness for stretches. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for due (to)
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  • Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.
    — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • The resultant work will ultimately be publicly presented, and as part of the residency’s stipulations, Rowe will retain intellectual property rights to and ownership of it.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
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  • With sport fields and courts, playgrounds, a community center, pool, splash pad, and more, the spot is always buzzing with activity.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The BofA analysis found big growth in per-person video-game spending across age groups in the 12 months to August, with even Gen Z, the generation with the smallest increase, spending 20% more.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Due (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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