The difference between Due to and Thanks to
When used as prepositions, due to means caused by, whereas thanks to means because of.
check bellow for the other definitions of Due to and Thanks to
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Due to as a preposition:
caused by; resulting from.
Examples:
"Rising unemployment due to the economic downturn is spreading."
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Thanks to as a preposition:
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.
Examples:
"Amy was given a scholarship thanks to her excellent grades."