dues
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
"In some cases, the government sold factory land and assets to clear workers' dues -- but there was no initiative to restart viable factories."
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
“I said, wait a minute, you don’t belong in here, have you paid your dues? And the kid says “What is this?’
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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