due to

1. 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 .

2. 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]

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

Example Sentences

"With more frequent and intense hurricanes due to climate change, our model could significantly improve the accuracy of wind field predictions," said Hu.

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"Farmers are already dealing with serious challenges due to climate change, such as spring flooding and summer droughts. When you consider that the tools used to combat weeds are also affected by these weather patterns, farming becomes that much more difficult," Williams said.

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While plastics degrade more slowly in landfills due to the compression of waste and the lack of solar radiation once they're buried, the plastics will continue to break down into smaller particles, which will eventually flow out with the leachate, Scott said.

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His research over the years has shown there’s an economic tradeoff in pushing up the minimum wage: Some lower-income workers benefit from increased pay, but overall jobs are reduced as employers cut back due to higher costs, which hurts the financial well-being of the working poor and those with fewer skills.

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A new study reveals that piangua populations are showing concerning signs of decline, largely due to overharvesting.

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