dues

British

/ djuːz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) charges, as for membership of a club or organization; fees

trade-union dues

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“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

Dipu's killing sparked protests in Dhaka; his employers have cleared his dues and promised to build the house he dreamed of.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

While the notice is now up, Washington has not paid its 2024 or 2025 dues, owing around $260 million.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

I have not suffered enough, I haven’t paid my dues, I have no right to speak.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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