owing to

Definition of owing tonext
as in with
as the result of owing to the extra snow days this year, we'll have to run an additional two days into June

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Recent Examples of owing to In 2023, the state confiscated around 100 animals from the zoo, owing to concerns that animals were kept in filth, sick animals were allegedly denied veterinary care, and dozens of dead animal bodies and parts were on the property. Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Tariff volatility has been an issue, particularly for brands and manufacturers over-reliant on China, while regulation continues to dampen progress around smart glasses owing to EU delays around AI compliance, Cazin adds. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026 Russia’s grain exports are down as well, owing to fuel shortages and Ukrainian strikes. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 The skies over New York City are hazy today, owing to the smoke blowing down from Canadian wildfires. David Haglund, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for owing to
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  • 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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  • Wiggins struggled to play as effectively both because of health and inconsistent play.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Punch was abandoned by his mother after his birth a year ago Sunday, presumably because of exhaustion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

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“Owing to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owing%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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