OK, quick questions.... why should 'due to' only refer to a noun clause?
I don't see why it's not synonymous with 'because of'.
And... if train station is an abomination, do you also object to 'bus
station'?
Just curious! OM content - not any that I can really think of. I
haven't been using my OMs much recently. This has been due to an
extraordinarily heavy workload....
Roger
Chris Barker wrote:
> It is increasingly common usage, but it is still incorrect to use due
> to to describe a verb clause. A good example is:
>
...and also...
> Oh yes indeed Piers! It comes from US sitcoms I fear - 'Friends' has
> a lot to answer for ;-). I am happy to accept 'railroad' as part of
> cultural diversity, but 'train station' ...
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