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we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets
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But expect to shell out a $100 or more for an MLB game.
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Even though companies – including Costco – have to raise prices (even on hot dogs in some cases), Americans continue to shell out.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Gone are the days when the club shelled out over $100 million on a 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the hope of finally winning the Champions League.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
More buyers are likely to go directly to listing agents to avoid having to shell out for commission costs.
—Patrick Clark, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2024
While some close relatives might be able to purchase big ticket items around $500, your younger cousin in college might not be able to shell out more than $30.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Almost 25 years later, in 2003, pop star Christina Aguilera shelled out $5 million for the digs.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Looking to sidestep the Hermès Game and score the bag their heart desires, handbag enthusiasts shell out tens of thousands of dollars on the resale market.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Wealthy individuals shell out millions for second homes in such areas and drive up housing costs, a trend that was exacerbated by the pandemic.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2024
Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Even though companies – including Costco – have to raise prices (even on hot dogs in some cases), Americans continue to shell out.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Gone are the days when the club shelled out over $100 million on a 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the hope of finally winning the Champions League.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
More buyers are likely to go directly to listing agents to avoid having to shell out for commission costs.
—Patrick Clark, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2024
While some close relatives might be able to purchase big ticket items around $500, your younger cousin in college might not be able to shell out more than $30.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Almost 25 years later, in 2003, pop star Christina Aguilera shelled out $5 million for the digs.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Looking to sidestep the Hermès Game and score the bag their heart desires, handbag enthusiasts shell out tens of thousands of dollars on the resale market.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Wealthy individuals shell out millions for second homes in such areas and drive up housing costs, a trend that was exacerbated by the pandemic.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Shell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shell%20out. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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