a due
AmericanEtymology
Origin of a due
< Italian: literally, by two
Example Sentences
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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
In February 2023, an environmental review identified a contamination risk from "asbestos-containing materials in existing buildings and contaminated ground", while a due diligence report assessed conditions at the site as "high risk".
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024
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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