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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dju /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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Negotiators had been due to meet for what US officials described as "technical discussions" on the next steps of the agreement signed earlier this week.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

In a statement, the central bank said it might reduce borrowing costs further, although it warned that they might not fall as rapidly as previously expected over coming years due to higher government spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Burnham is due to be sworn in as a member of parliament on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Zoo staff were seen arriving at the site earlier and it is due to open at 10:00.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

I went to the Adjoyis’ next, but they said Mr. Adjoyi was in Accra and wasn’t due back till later.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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