dues

British

/ djuːz /

plural noun

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

trade-union dues

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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

This is on top of the rising costs of home insurance, property taxes and homeowners association dues, which are making it prohibitive for many to simply own a home, not to mention buy one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

Mom signed me up for lessons and I played with Dad a few times before they figured the monthly dues were too expensive.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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