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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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Recent Examples of due (to)
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San Jose’s Ian Harkes came on in the 20th minute to replace Jonathan González, who left due to an apparent injury. Daily News, 26 July 2026 As previously mentioned, Jackman’s friendship with Kidman has become strained due to his romance with Foster. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 July 2026 The county told the court that labels may have fallen off containers of remains, remains may have spilled due to shifting soil or water may have leaked into the coffin, according to Zepeda-Lara. Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 Starter Aliyah Boston, in fact, requested a minor role on Saturday due to the Fever’s quick turnaround into a three-game road trip. Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 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
Preposition
  • Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.
    Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Makayla Binter is the community engagement manager for Charlotte is Creative, a nonprofit that works with local artists to help develop and run their businesses.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

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“Due (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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