as in with
as the result of
owing to the extra snow days this year, we'll have to run an additional two days into June
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Recent Examples of owing to
Through it all, Savoie’s scoring rates were consistent (as shown above), owing to his substantial talent and his ability to make skill plays at this level.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The district has a list of 18 campuses being considered for closure or consolidation owing to a $17 million budget shortfall this year, which came on the heels of a $45 million shortfall in 2023-24.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Kirchner’s popularity, in the meantime, had plummeted, owing to corruption scandals and a weak economy.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The typical wait time to speak with a live agent diminished, and the quality of service was higher owing to more consistent responses across the various channels.
—Ashish Garg, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The district has a list of 18 campuses being considered for closure or consolidation owing to a $17 million budget shortfall this year, which came on the heels of a $45 million shortfall in 2023-24.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Kirchner’s popularity, in the meantime, had plummeted, owing to corruption scandals and a weak economy.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The typical wait time to speak with a live agent diminished, and the quality of service was higher owing to more consistent responses across the various channels.
—Ashish Garg, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for owing to
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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We’re also drawn to this style because of its bright and happy yellow color that just so happens to be trending this year.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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The goal, with the business grants and no interest loans, is to open a business here in Tulsa, in the Greenwood District, or North Tulsa, to bring back those great entrepreneurs and business owners whose families may have left Tulsa because of what happened in 1921.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Owing to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owing%20to. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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