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Other shoppers are forking over less on goods like clothing, furniture and sports equipment, which have risen in price over the past year, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Others, like YouTube, are forking over the money to conclude legal battles with the president.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

According to government statistics, families are forking out between £300 and £450 on average for school uniform each year.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Here’s another way to look at it: State taxpayers are forking over nearly $8 billion on culvert replacement, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to restore salmon populations in local watersheds.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

They are forking over sky-high rent for a tiny apartment or a making a large mortgage payment for a small, old bungalow.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2020