as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I hated to have to fork over that kind of money for a new set of tires
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Fork (over, out, or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork%20%28over%2C%20out%2C%20or%20up%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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