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
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
But the recent increase is an indication that more people are struggling, especially when rising costs for home insurance, property taxes or homeowners association dues push up their monthly bills.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Mr. Martin encouraged Mr. Brown to ask the board to refund residents’ dues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
You didn’t have to buy a uniform or a musical instrument or pay any dues to work on the Wave.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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