BECAUSE OF modifies a verb.
We bought this house because of its location.
They lost the match because of a lack of training.
The plane was landed because of the fog.
DUE TO modifies or describes a noun.
Your failure is due to a lack of practice.
Headaches are due to stress.
His illness is due to excessive drinking.
The company failed because of poor management.
The company’s failure is due to poor management.
The phrases DUE TO and BECAUSE OF cannot be used interchangeably.
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