dues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
“Data showed that single family homeowners were pretty supportive, but fewer business owners with larger parcels and potentially higher dues did not see the benefit in the additional expense,” Kluh said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
The trust would still have to pay the bills, and the timeshare company could — in theory — sue the trust for unpaid dues.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
Workers will have to pay a minimum of 1.4% of their paychecks in dues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
At these meetings members pay their dues, are given party tasks, are instructed in the party’s interpretation of world events.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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