fork

Example Sentences

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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

If the idea of attacking a giant leaf with a fork makes you feel like an omnivorous dinosaur waiting for extinction, consider changing the format.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I’d have to turn around and look for the fork in the road again.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall