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is was due
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "is was due" is not correct in English and does not make sense as it combines two different verb forms incorrectly.
It cannot be used in written English as it stands, and it would need to be rephrased for clarity and correctness. An example of a correct phrase could be: "The payment was due yesterday."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
This is was due to the movement to other sites of supervisors who had training about the CHA programme.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
But gravitational waves are not like that (that is, being due to mass densities moving back and forth).
News & Media
She was was due to be questioned on Tuesday, but the hearing was postponed.
News & Media
(The third volume, "States of Being," is due out in July).
News & Media
The 35-year-old mom-to-be is due with her third child later this year.
News & Media
The Grade II-listed Lace Market hotel is being refurbished and is due to reopen this spring.
News & Media
"There's been no due process.
News & Media
Of course that's been accelerated due to excessive absences.
News & Media
One report suggested a cinema in Cushing was being evacuated due to a gas leak.
News & Media
Requests for (cochlear) implantation are being refused due to an overall overspend".
News & Media
Shortly before Blue Is… was due to hit French screens, Kechiche, interviewed in the magazine Télérama, said he didn't think it should be released as it had been "sullied" by controversy.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When indicating a cause-and-effect relationship, use "is due to" if it's happening now or "was due to" if it happened in the past.
Common error
A common mistake is mixing tenses by using "is was due". Always ensure the verb tense agrees with the time frame you are referring to. Use "is due" for present or future events and "was due" for past events.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is was due" is grammatically incorrect and does not serve any standard grammatical function in English. According to Ludwig AI, this phrase combines two different verb forms incorrectly and needs to be rephrased for clarity and correctness.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
33%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "is was due" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI identifies this as an incorrect combination of verb tenses. Instead, use "is due" for present or future expectations and "was due" for past expectations. While the search results provide examples of sentences using "is due" and "was due", the phrase "is was due" itself has very limited and incorrect usage. Ensure that verb tenses align with the intended time frame to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
was due to
Corrects the grammatical error by removing the unnecessary 'is'.
is due to
Corrects the grammatical error by removing the unnecessary 'was'.
was scheduled for
Replaces "due" with "scheduled", indicating a planned event in the past.
is scheduled for
Replaces "due" with "scheduled", indicating a planned event.
was a result of
Replaces "due" with "a result", indicating a cause-and-effect relationship in the past.
is a result of
Replaces "due" with "a result", indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
is expected on
Indicates an anticipated arrival or occurrence.
was expected on
Indicates an anticipated arrival or occurrence in the past.
is attributed to
Indicates that something is caused or created by someone or something.
was attributed to
Indicates that something was caused or created by someone or something in the past.
FAQs
How do I correctly use "is due" in a sentence?
Use "is due" to indicate that something is expected or scheduled to happen. For example, "The payment is due tomorrow".
When should I use "was due" instead of "is due"?
Use "was due" when referring to something that was expected or scheduled in the past. For example, "The report was due last Friday".
What's the difference between "is due to" and "because of"?
"Is due to" implies a direct cause-and-effect relationship, while "because of" can be more general. For example, "The delay is due to unforeseen circumstances" is more direct than "The delay happened because of unforeseen circumstances".
What can I say instead of "is due" when referring to a deadline?
You can use alternatives like "is expected", "is scheduled", or "is required" depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested