fork out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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In some places, it is cheaper to pay a fine than use an NCP car park, with some people opting deliberately to risk a fine rather than fork out for the "extortionate" charge.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
But again, that tactic failed to lure in anyone willing to fork out for the property—which was listed for the lower price of $18.99 million at the time.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Ryanair’s customers wouldn’t fork out $3 for internet on short-haul, budget flights, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
The Prancing Horse’s customers are willing to fork out millions of dollars to make repeat purchases because of the perception that its supercars are best-in-class.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
I watched her lift the giant lid of the pit and fork out a great chunk of meat.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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