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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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Many managers may be heading in one direction, and then have to quickly pivot due to changing policies or technological disruptions.
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Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Many managers may be heading in one direction, and then have to quickly pivot due to changing policies or technological disruptions.
—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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“Due to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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