due for
idiom
: needing, requiring, or expecting something to happen
I'm due for a dentist's appointment.
He will be due for another raise in June.
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.
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CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The standard penalty is 5% of the tax due for every month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2026
Now the current Panthers radio analyst is due for another big landmark.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Michael Sinkewich, general manager of the ice arena, said the ice rink and mechanical equipment, which were installed in 1994, are due for upgrades.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Due for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/due%20for. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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