Example Sentences

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Reliance will fork over $1.4 billion to consolidate its control.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

A rancher in Washington state will fork over $50,000 to the Environmental Protection Agency and fix the damage from an illegal dam he built, the federal agency said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Offering more items for delivery also attracts customers, many of whom will fork over the $9.99 monthly fee DoorDash and Uber Eats charge for unlimited deliveries.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2021

The team that signs him not only must forfeit a draft pick but also likely will fork over more than $20 million a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2020

As we parted, he said: "Depend upon it I shall claim my bet, and the stake is in the hands of a friend who will fork over."

From Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated by Robinson, Solon