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Due

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Future Expectations

Use 'due' to express when something is expected to occur, especially officially planned events.

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Your flight is due to depart at 6 PM.
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Unplanned Events

'Due' suggests a sense of certainty or schedule, so don't use it for uncertain or unplanned occurrences.

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Incorrect: The sun is due to shine tomorrow.
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No Immediate Consequence

'Due to' implies that there's no immediate action required - it's just information.

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The next billing cycle is due to start on the 15th.
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