fork over
Example Sentences
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Plane-based Wi-Fi is typically a struggle, with dead zones and slow service, depending on how many people are willing to fork over a few dollars to work during a flight.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Up and down the state, local governments asked voters to fork over more money—and almost everywhere were turned down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
However, the A-lister is now working to set the record straight on why he refused to fork over the funds.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
California calculates the amount that seniors like George must fork over by taking their monthly income and subtracting a fixed amount on which they are supposed to survive, called a “maintenance need income level.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
I duck my head, turning my fork over and over and over until the warmth leaves my cheeks.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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