dues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Washington must also pay its 2026 dues, amounting to nearly 84 million Swiss francs.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
So it was last week when the rank-and-file of the Chicago Teachers Union rejected a union ballot question seeking a dues increase.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
The notice period has now expired but Washington has still not paid its 2024 or 2025 dues, owing around $260 million.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
In short order, the Salomon Brothers trading floor gave birth to small markets in bonds funded by all sorts of strange stuff: credit card receivables, aircraft leases, auto loans, health club dues.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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