owing to
[preposition]
Synonyms: because of, as a result of, on account of

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ˈow‧ing to preposition
formal because of something:
Owing to a lack of funds, the project will not continue next year.
Flight BA213 has been delayed owing to fog.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

owing to
preposition
BAD: They come here looking for work owing to the wages are higher.
GOOD: They come here looking for work because the wages are higher.

Usage Note:
Owing to is a preposition (NOT a conjunction): 'Owing to various political and economic factors, the land reclamation project has been discontinued.'

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owing to
• owing to (someone or something)
because of someone or something
Owing to the bad weather many airplane flights were recently canceled.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

owing to something
• owing to (someone or something)
because of someone or something
Owing to the bad weather many airplane flights were recently canceled.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

owing to someone
• owing to (someone or something)
because of someone or something
Owing to the bad weather many airplane flights were recently canceled.

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