Example Sentences

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If gasoline prices stay near their current levels through 2026, JPMorgan estimates Americans will shell out $172 billion more than they did last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Gartner expects firms will shell out $2.5 trillion this year, more than the entire GDP of Italy, and rise to $3.3 billion in 2027.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Airbnb hosts are viewing the games as a gold mine, hoping soccer fans will shell out thousands to stay near the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

Romantic folk will shell out the most cash for jewelry, followed by an evening out, flowers, clothing, candy and greeting cards.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2018

And I will shell a lot of peas.

From Little Susy's Little Servants by Prentiss, E. (Elizabeth)