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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dju /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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Evacuation orders in California are in effect due to a rapidly growing wildfire that has already burned six homes in the southern Los Angeles area.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Teymouri said while reviewing video evidence in the case, she had to watch the footage on mute due to the near “constant screaming” of children in the background.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Valencia-Canyon game has been moved to 4 p.m. at Canyon High on Friday due to possible power outages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Making changes to the way the Fed lives up to this obligation can be tricky, due to the many stakeholders involved.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

“He’ll be here soon. He’ll collect his due, and then I’ll be free. This is my last favor that I owe Nansi. And you’re the last Shard Nansi needs before he starts his ritual.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer


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