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

That seat is due to be filled by Democrat Tiffany Clark in January.

From Salon

The M8 saw long traffic jams and two of the main routes south - the M74 and A68 - were closed for a time due to accidents.

From BBC

The diversion was due to remain in place until 01:00 on Sunday.

From BBC

David Bishop from the national road maintenance body Bear Scotland said the closure was due to concerns that ice sticking to the bridge's 70km of cable stays could fall and cause a "significant road traffic incident".

From BBC

All 700 buses in the Lothian Buses fleet ground to a halt for much of the day due to tough road conditions.

From BBC