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due

[doo, dyoo] / du, dju /


ADVERB
(of direction) directly
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Dean, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, told her social media followers Thursday she can no longer handle the early morning grind due to her condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The train is due to be taken out of service by 2027 to save money.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The facility drew fierce criticism from lawyers, families, civil rights groups and human rights advocates, who accused the government of holding detainees in harsh conditions and denying them meaningful due process.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“I’ve even fallen over due to dizziness because I was too hot,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

From here they must turn due west again, climbing until they reached what looked like a steep cliff.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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