Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them:
BECAUSE OF / DUE TO
Traditionally speaking, the phrase due to could be interchangeable with either attributable to (caused by: my lateness is due to the traffic accident on the highway) or owed to (thanks are due to all those who helped with this project). However, when used as an adverbial phrase, because of (or owing to) is generally a better choice than due to.
CASUAL: Due to your meddling, my fiance has broken off our engagement.
MORE CORRECT: Because of your meddling, my fiance has broken off our engagement.
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