due to
preposition
: as a result of : because of
due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job—
Herbert Gold
Herbert 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
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According to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics., just over half (51%) of families reported beginning their shopping sooner than last year specifically due to worries surrounding potential price increases.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee monitored the beach for close to two decades and found that bacteria, impervious surfaces that increased runoff, and lack of water flow due to the breakwater were largely to blame for the constant closures.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
The government argues Soliman should be deported due to ties to a charity linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist organization in Egypt.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The global economy could encounter several challenges in the near term due to tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump on key trading partners.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee monitored the beach for close to two decades and found that bacteria, impervious surfaces that increased runoff, and lack of water flow due to the breakwater were largely to blame for the constant closures.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
The government argues Soliman should be deported due to ties to a charity linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist organization in Egypt.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The global economy could encounter several challenges in the near term due to tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump on key trading partners.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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