fork

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"Nurses are having to fork out much more of their salary on just being able to afford the rent," says Lisa.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But again, that tactic failed to lure in anyone willing to fork out for the property—which was listed for the lower price of $18.99 million at the time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

This was its “expert review” service, available to those willing to fork over up to $30 a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Vernice eventually realizes that she and her friend have taken “different tines at the fork in the road.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Deirdre was picking at her eggs with her fork.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene