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Or a Delta rep at check-in suggesting you sign up for the airline’s card so you don’t have to fork over $45 for a checked bag again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
But eventually, the school convinced Kennedy to fork over $400,000 for the field, under the condition, he said, that he control all aspects of the construction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
Beyond that, I’m sure any of the streamers would happily fork over an ungodly payday to have exclusive access to his talent.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Garfield thumped his sneakers against the chair legs and Harrison skitter-screeched his fork over his plate while Abby’s dad whistled above a sizzling skillet and Abby’s mom talked over it all.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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