Meaning & use
owing
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used in the phrase 'owing to,' meaning caused by or as a result of; also describes money that is still due to be paid.
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The flight was delayed, owing to a mechanical issue.
There is still a balance owing on the loan.
A note on using this word
'Owing to' functions like 'because of' and should introduce a reason, not a contrast.
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