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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dju /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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Golitsyn was “very much a prima donna” who felt the KGB wasn’t giving him his due.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

His book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, is due to be published on Tuesday and is expected to be highly critical of the Royal Family.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

This fluctuation is due in part to Bitcoin having no intrinsic value: Like gold, it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

From Slate Sep. 20, 2026

She reportedly stepped down from the position due to the demands of running the Lucas Museum.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

“Beyond that, it’s not your concern. So if you’ll please leave, Sara and I have much to talk about. We’re due before a judge shortly.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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