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
Rising homeownership costs, including property taxes, insurance bills, and homeowners association dues, are contributing to the increase.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
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
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
That on the day History picked to square its books, Estha would keep the receipt for the dues that Velutha paid.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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