fork over
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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
They are also willing to fork over high fees and are less likely to miss payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
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
Mirshojae accused his wife of committing fraud to avoid paying him hundreds of thousands of dollars she had been ordered to fork over.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
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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