due to

preposition

: as a result of : because of
due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his jobHerbert Gold
Using Due to: Usage Guide

The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.

Examples of due to in a Sentence

evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow
Recent Examples on the Web However, due to the economic climate in the country, what once had been a boom for businesses has slowed, as consumers tighten their purse strings. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024 As the state's two largest population centers, Dane and Milwaukee counties are also home to a lot of Republicans due to their sheer size. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024 The lowest ticket revenue at the current stadium was $194 million in 2021, due to COVID attendance restrictions. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Key franchise characters like Alex Mason and Jason Hudson will not return in Black Ops 6 due to some choices players can make in Black Ops 2 now being officially canonized in the overall narrative. Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for due to 

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Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of due to was in 1897

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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

due to

preposition
: because of

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