The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
English
due to
djuː tuː
Meaning: due to; because of
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Example sentences
The game was cancelled due to heavy rain.
The game was cancelled due to heavy rain.
The airline cancelled all flights due to the heavy snow.
The airline cancelled all flights due to the heavy snow.
He was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency.
He was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency.
The car manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a safety issue.
The car manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a safety issue.
Usage Notes
A formal way to say 'because of' or 'caused by'.
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