shell out

Example Sentences

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Last year, business owners signaled they weren’t willing to shell out more every year to make it happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Back in 2022 you only had to shell out £1 for the average box of six supermarket own brand free-range eggs.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

And while AI skills are generally in demand, there are also some employers who don’t want to shell out the high wages needed to attract those types of workers, Janulaitis added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Buffett was known for keeping enough cash on the sidelines that he could take advantage of opportunities as they arose, but he wouldn’t just shell out cash for just any name.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I decided not to shell out any of my hard-earned cash on cheap memorabilia...though celebrating with transfat was tempting.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi