Anyone who has paid one's dues in this field understands the value of persistence.

Every newcomer pays one's dues by starting with the grunt work before earning a promotion.

Even though others had doubts, we decided to give credit where credit is due and praise Maya for turning the project around.

The accountant filed the duebills with the ledger before the audit.

She signed a duebill promising to repay the loan within six months.

She offered a dueful apology that acknowledged her mistake and promised to make amends.

The two knights agreed to duel at dawn to settle the matter of honor.

The two officers agreed to a duel at dawn to settle the insult.

Dueck's family gathered every summer at the lake to celebrate their heritage.

The Duecks invited us to their annual summer picnic in the valley.