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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dyu /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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President Donald Trump extended the two-week cease-fire that had been due to expire Wednesday, but there’s still uncertainty whether talks will proceed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

United has already lowered capacity for 2026 due to fuel costs, adjusting it down by 5 percentage points through the rest of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

This third trial is only happening because Weinstein’s previous rape conviction in New York was overturned due to outdated rules of evidence.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

He said he believed his wife had mental health issues due to post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing an armed carjacking incident in South Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

While I’m grateful they’re giving me the chance to catch back up, the pressure is even greater since everything is due in three short weeks.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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