dues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Where other allies do not spend with urgency, our dues contributions will go down," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Paying his dues ultimately paid off when Blaustein’s boss sent him to lunch with a producer who asked the young hopeful if he could write.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Rising homeownership costs, including property taxes, insurance bills, and homeowners association dues, are contributing to the increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
After months of delay, the UN labour agency has appointed Trump administration official Sheng Li as its deputy director general, despite Washington's failure to pay its dues for two years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
The suffragists noted that their “members” paid no membership dues and that people who may have signed a petition years before were still being counted as members.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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