fork

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Should I fork out another $160 to these people?

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A small jar of drained capers, some lightly crushed with the side of a fork, suspended in a generous slick of olive oil.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

The juvenile whale, affectionately dubbed "Willapa Willy" by locals, was first spotted last Wednesday in the north fork of the river, about 145 miles southwest of Seattle, the marine mammal research group said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It didn’t take him long to gulp them down, lick the fork one last time, and then transfer the fork to his other hand so he could grab the doorknob.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix