due to
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Likely to, announced as, as in Betty bought more of the stock, believing it was due to rise , or The play is due to open next week . [Early 1900s]
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Attributable to, because of, as in Due to scanty rainfall, we may face a crop failure . This usage has been criticized by some authorities, but today it is widely considered standard. [Early 1900s] Also see on account of .
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Owing or payable to, as in We must give our staff whatever vacation is due to them .
Example Sentences
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The weekend of 6 and 7 December was also busy due to the pedestrianisation of Regent Street and live performances on Oxford Street.
From BBC
"When people's income increases compared to others, it is largely due to what their earnings from work," Iacono said.
From Science Daily
"When people's income declines compared to others, it is mostly due to the fact that their capital income is declining," says Iacono.
From Science Daily
He is also due to appear on Celebrity Apprentice this Christmas.
From BBC
The latest Cup of Nations was initially due to take place in June and July this year but was forced to move because of the first edition of FIFA's expanded Club World Cup in the United States.
From Barron's
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