fork out
Example Sentences
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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
Companies now need to fork out $2,107 on average to ship a 40-foot container from China to India’s commercial capital, up 56% since the first U.S-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to data provider Xeneta.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
US consumers in lower income groups have shown reluctance to fork out for non-essentials, the Federal Reserve noted last month.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
On top of having to fork out more money for a new solicitor, the couple said they will also have to pay £800 in rent and £900 for their mortgage.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
I watched her lift the giant lid of the pit and fork out a great chunk of meat.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
