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Better ways to say “Due to the fact that”
A six-word wind-up for "because."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"Due to the fact that" is a verbal throat-clearing. "Because" does the same work in one word. "Due to" alone is fine with nouns ("a delay due to weather") but fails when you actually need a reason clause.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
The launch slipped due to the fact that the vendor was late.
After
The launch slipped because the vendor was late.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Because neutral
the default — cheaper, sharper
We postponed because the server failed.
- 02Since neutral
causal, mildly formal
Since the data is incomplete, we held off.
- 03As neutral
light causal — more British than American
As the traffic was heavy, we rerouted.
- 04Given that formal
reports, arguments
Given that budget is tight, this pays.
- 05Owing to formal
cause + noun
Owing to heavy rain, the match was called.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Every time you type "due to the fact that," try "because." It almost always wins.