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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dyu /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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South Africa is due to hold local government elections in November, with some analysts believing that migration is being turned into a major campaign issue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The proposal, which parliament had been due to vote on on June 15, had been met with fierce criticism in a country known for championing children's rights.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Weekly jobless claims and May producer prices are due at 8:30 a.m.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

BHP says it won’t invest in the business due to an onerous royalty structure in Australia’s Queensland state, where it mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When I came back, Mr. Winnike—doubtless due to the coffee—had passed away.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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