fork over
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Uncle Sam is slated to fork over more money than ever to help ease American farmers’ economic woes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Plane-based Wi-Fi is typically a struggle, with dead zones and slow service, depending on how many people are willing to fork over a few dollars to work during a flight.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
However, the A-lister is now working to set the record straight on why he refused to fork over the funds.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026
But as you wait in line to fork over your hard-earned cash at the concession stand, you notice that no one is heading into the theater.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
If he thought they’d whip his runners, he’d fork over the forfeit fees and skip town, often “forgetting” to pay his hotel bill on the way out.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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