due to

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. 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 .

3. Owing or payable to, as in We must give our staff whatever vacation is due to them .

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Example Sentences

Due to the challenging environment in 2024 and 2025, the result is a so-called trough year for earnings, analysts said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Due to high winds at Stagecoach, the festival promoter Goldenvoice postponed the festival Saturday night until further notice and crowds are currently being evacuated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Due to injuries from point guard Kiki Rice at the start of the 2024-25 season, she was forced into action early her freshman season and finished the year averaging 5.1 points per game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"Due to a combination of reduced ticket sales, rising operational costs and ongoing financial pressures, it has not been possible to secure the funding required to deliver this year's event," it said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Due to my aforementioned laziness I was no good at school, except at English, because of the reading.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak