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

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While common in specialty veterinary hospitals, blood transfusions are not a typical treatment method due to their high costs, according to Arizona Humane. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 July 2026 The report’s authors also said some of the recent increase in beach width was due to beach nourishment projects in Encinitas and Solana Beach. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Buzzy Sunset Strip cafe, located on the busy Sunset strip, closes indefinitely due to the water main break. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 This is comparable to the lives lost worldwide due to armed conflict. Mark Weisbrot, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for due (to)
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  • This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Passengers at the back can also get extra serenading with the standard Burmester 3D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, which comes with an additional pair of rear speakers and a more powerful 710-watt amp.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Schmidt was charged with three misdemeanors, including second-degree terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct and attempting to influence a public servant, the report states.
    Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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