shell out
Example Sentences
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Still, most of us aren’t expected to shell out thousands to go to a get-together we know we’ll hate.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Gen Z diners aren’t as likely to shell out $15 to $20 for a sub combo no matter how many commercials star Danny DeVito and Eli Manning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
But the Dodgers are the greatest show in baseball, playing before stadiums packed with fans willing to shell out top dollar to see a roster that includes international superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
One key factor determining how much older adults will shell out for health care is the age at which they retire, according to Milliman.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
He ate the egg in two bites and flicked a bit of shell out from between his teeth.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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