as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Tour, the Australian Open handed out titles earlier this year, when the competition unfolded between Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 in Melbourne.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
30 May 2025 -
Sankey handed out info packets to reporters Thursday detailing the SEC’s schedule strength superiority over the past decade.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That work has given him enough money to pay for car insurance and other expenses, but not enough to move out from his parents’ home.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Federal Pell Grants go to low-income students and do not need to be paid back; the administration wants to cut the maximum amount of the annual grant from roughly $7,400 to $5,700.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The third season of Euphoria is underway, but Sydney Sweeney isn’t dishing out too many details about her character Cassie’s fate quite yet.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The Lions have already dished out extensions to Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Alim McNeill, Derrick Barnes and Kerby Joseph — all drafted by Holmes.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The French oak imparts a rounded sweetness while the American oak contributes vanilla and peppery spice, both of which harmonize with the sweet, lightly vegetal and mineral notes of the cooked agave, without overwhelming it.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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The three different types of sherry casks impart rich layers of fruit, spice, and oak, providing complexity and depth, as each cask type imparts a distinct influence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As those final plans are reviewed by the city, the county will issue a solicitation for a general contractor for renovation and new-theater construction, to be hired in early 2026.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Most common visas issued for targeted countries, fiscal year 2023 Bar chart representing the top 10 categories of visa holders affected by President Trump's executive order.—
Jocelyn Shek,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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Ernst defended the bill, arguing that those eliminated from these programs would be people who were not eligible to benefit from them in the first place.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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And the people who most benefited from those services are losing out.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Seng doled out 17 assists in the set and was the anchor of Lowell’s resilience.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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And for the flood that submerged Fort Lauderdale, the agency doled out a whopping $38.9 million to 9,600 residents, as well as another $5.2 million to local governments.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Angry Lobster At gigi’s Montauk, the angry lobster is a 1-pound lobster chopped into hearty chunks, cooked to tender perfection and drenched in a spicy, buttery sauce.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And yet, as a restricted free agent with arbitration rights, the Bruins may be careful about tendering Geekie a qualifying offer this summer.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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