a due
AmericanEtymology
Origin of a due
< Italian: literally, by two
Example Sentences
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Before Lord Mandelson was announced as ambassador - and before his in-depth vetting took place - a "due diligence" process was carried out by the Cabinet Office.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The German metals company over the weekend said that Worthington Steel is conducting a due diligence review with the aim of a potential takeover of Kloeckner & Co.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
The lawyer called the decision a due process violation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that U.S. citizens have a due process right to challenge the actions of consular officers denying visas at the interview stage.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2024
I looked at one of those baby websites online and there was a due date calculator.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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