fork

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Beyond that, I’m sure any of the streamers would happily fork over an ungodly payday to have exclusive access to his talent.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

“We worry Biogen is taking the wrong fork in the road,” Schmidt wrote on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

For the truly devoted, Sharma’s company ZZ Mango now offers a mango season pass—a weekly box delivered to your door for the duration of the season for those willing to fork out close to $1,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

If they lose against Hearts at Tynecastle next Monday night then you can stick a fork in them.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

At Tillie’s comment, a fork clatters onto the table and then the floor.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse