dues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
They pay the same dues but don’t get the same benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Once elected, Nichols led a drive to affiliate her union with the Teamsters — a linkage that brought a more combative approach as well as higher dues.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
Having blundered into something he really did not want to do, simply because it was something that probably ought to be done, he was terrified of the dues that would have to be paid.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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