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Example Sentences

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If Facebook bought DeepMind, it would lowball the price it paid for DeepMind shares, but then fork over a vast signing bonus to the founders and their top colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

In some places, it is cheaper to pay a fine than use an NCP car park, with some people opting deliberately to risk a fine rather than fork out for the "extortionate" charge.

From BBC

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

He speared the meat with his fork, bit hungrily, and rolled his eyes heavenward in pure pleasure.

From Literature