shell out

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Gartner expects firms will shell out $2.5 trillion this year, more than the entire GDP of Italy, and rise to $3.3 billion in 2027.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Some shell out tens of thousands of dollars for consultants as early as junior high.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Youth sports have grown into a $40-billion dollar per year industry, where eager parents shell out for private coaches, off-season practice, and travel leagues, in the hopes of giving their child a competitive edge.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

That’s how much the average 65-year-old may need to shell out — in after-tax savings — to cover healthcare expenses in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

“Why should I shell out money”—Dad tossed the magazine on the floor—“for a pile of rocks?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell