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due to
Attributable to, because of, as in Due to scanty rainfall, we may face a crop failure . This usage has been criticized by some authorities, but today it is widely considered standard. [Early 1900s] Also see on account of .
Likely to, announced as, as in Betty bought more of the stock, believing it was due to rise , or The play is due to open next week . [Early 1900s]
Owing or payable to, as in We must give our staff whatever vacation is due to them .
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Local government minister Jim McMahon, who was due to attend the Saturday meeting with Rayner, said they would "press all parties involved to get around the table and come to a resolution".
The EU is due to be hit with a 20% levy.
Face and neck lifts increased by 26%, with 140 done in 2024, suggesting a growing interest in anti-aging procedures among men - though Nugent said it was harder to spot trends for men due to the smaller numbers treated.
Norris has also served as the Mayor of the West of England since 2021 but is due to step down ahead of May's local elections.
An initial wave of tariffs on cars came into effect from 3 April, with import taxes on auto parts due to follow next month.
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