as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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The country’s economic crimes unit has opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland — who also once headed the committee that hands out the Nobel Peace Prize — over his ties with Epstein.—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Martin de Anda, another Gen Zer, chose to supplement his loan underwriter job in Los Angeles by handing out flyers for other businesses.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Judges in counties with the program have a list of OFR attorneys who can be contacted and paid through legislative appropriations, rather than through court funds.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anderson paid tribute to the assistant director Adam Somner, who died in 2024 at 57 from thyroid cancer.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mia Goth and Charli XCX, for example, have been rocking the look thanks to celebrity makeup artist Nina Park who imparted a soft-focus finish via blurred lips, diffused blush, filter-like concealers.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Curiously, most all Bristol cars made from the 1946 prototype share a 114-inch wheelbase, imparting a proportional family resemblance across all models.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mark Drone's assist streak Although Gumbs has been the primary distributor for Texas State, Drone has shown an ability to dish out dimes recently, recording eight and seven assists over the past two games.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hales played most of the second half with those fouls and dished out five key assists.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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In response, Walz issued an executive order activating cyber-security specialists from the Minnesota National Guard, and the FBI and private consultants quickly became involved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Feb. 2026
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The side-effect question Some investors are looking for winners in the AI boom by finding companies that might benefit from the side effects.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The White House is banking that bigger tax refunds this spring will benefit Republicans in the fall, but some strategists and economists project that the political upside will be short-lived, Politico reports.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Deputies with the Pima County Sheriff's Department were seen back at Nancy Guthrie's home on Wednesday afternoon, putting up yellow crime scene tape.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, the West Ada school board adopted a policy adding restrictions on what teachers could put up in their classrooms.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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In his verdict, Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court found the British colonial administration liable for the killings and ruled that the British government should also tender formal apologies to the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hardening off seedlings before moving them outside helps tender seedlings transition to outdoor living and makes the transplanting process easier.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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