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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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Lawmakers have also approved some measures authorizing private investment into the tourism industry, which has been devastated by the departure of hotel giants in response to US sanctions and flight cancellations due to fuel shortages. Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 The Royals made Thomas available due to his expiring contract. Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 Known as the Temple City of India, Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India, once was the site of about 7,000 temples and is a popular tourist destination due to the hundreds of temples that still stand. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 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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  • Stay after the races for a party with awards, food and a sponsor expo.
    Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There are six centuries of architectural styles represented in the buildings here, with Renaissance and Baroque among the most notable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Due (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/due%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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