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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dyu /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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Lucy and her boyfriend Sam Littler, who had been visiting her father and his family, were due to fly home later on the day of her death.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Market focus is also on the European Central Bank rate decision due at 1215 GMT, where an interest rate increase is expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The contents of a secretive security pact between China and the Solomon Islands will remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions, the Pacific nation's new government told AFP on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In South Wiltshire, another area under restrictions due to polluted water, a group of farmers are taking steps to reduce their impact.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Unfortunately, due to flooding from the tropical storm, the airport has been shut down for two weeks now. Our only visitors are coming from cruise ships.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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