as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Some questioned how handing out reprints of an editorial published in the ADA’s own journal, at the ADA’s own annual conference, could be construed as a violation of that code.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
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Ball State recruit Briggs Corona led defending state champion Marist (30-7) with 10 kills, while freshman right-side hitter Max DeHoyos added five kills and Fiedler handed out 20 assists.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Bourzgui, whose father immigrated to America from Morocco, went on to pay tribute to Palestine and his own Arab heritage.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Already, attention must be paid, and italics must be used, because eyepatch Armand is, to use his favorite word, fascinating.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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At that pace, even a tiny micrometeoroid has the ability to impart a significant kinetic blow upon striking a spacecraft en route to the moon, with potentially disastrous results for the astronaut crew inside.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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The kind of valuable lesson a supermom imparts.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Listeners are encouraged to call into the show’s hotline, while Berner and Bishop dish out their best advice pertaining to all things relationships, life, social media and work.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Towns did dish out four assists in the first half of Game 1, but then only one more Tuesday night during the chaotic closing 29 minutes.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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For its fiscal 2027 second quarter, CrowdStrike also issued a strong outlook.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ohtani threw six hitless innings last week against the Rockies but issued four walks and hit a batter.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling black-and-white tile and benefit from natural light, adding an unexpected touch of polish to the otherwise playful design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sheehan — like Wrobleski and Sasaki this week — benefited from an uptick in velocity.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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That was due to the fact that the majority of the house never put up an ounce of resistance, leading to a long, boring slog of a season that was only interrupted by bouts of bullying and cringe-worthy comments poking fun at rape, race, and the trans community.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The company’s plan is to put up a total of 44 new apartments on the site.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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They’re described as caramelized on the outside and tender and gooey in the center.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Not soft, but tender enough to feel my fingers indent when gently squeezing them—perhaps two days away from being near perfectly ripe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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