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
Mr. Martin encouraged Mr. Brown to ask the board to refund residents’ dues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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
There was no money left—every pie had gone to pay the land dues.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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