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  • present participle of owe.
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owing

[oh-ing] / ˈoʊ ɪŋ /


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Owing to a potential 200% return profile, that can come in spades if the call is right.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"Owing to the irresponsible, rude and incompetent economic guidance officials, the first-stage modernization project of the Ryongsong Machine Complex encountered difficulties," Kim said.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Owing to the extra applications, some people had to wait for their claim to be processed.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

"Owing to their ecological importance and rapid decline, it is essential to significantly improve our knowledge and understanding of vultures in order to protect them," says Aschenborn.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Owing to circumstances, residents are required to observe rest hours during the daytime when instructed to do so by the Management.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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