as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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The event will also see festival awards handed out across such categories as best feature film, best performance, best screenwriting, people’s choice, jury’s choice, mare nostrum, lifetime achievement, career achievement and Malta film legend.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
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Present at Leadership Blue and handing out blue jolly ranchers to attendees, David Jolly, the former Republican congressman who announced his run for governor of Florida as a Democrat on June 5, said Florida is ready for a change and ready to build a coalition that leads with democratic values.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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There’s the case of Robert (Standing Deer) Wilson, who approached you and basically confessed to being paid to put a hit on you.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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Penn Wharton also factors in the long-term fiscal impact of the debt the U.S. would likely have to issue to pay for the bill's tax cuts, the group said.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Even in a Game 4 victory, the Thunder couldn’t get into their offense against the Pacers, when OKC dished out only 10 assists and attempted just 17 3-pointers.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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It's been nearly 20 years since Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly dished out iconic quotes while looking fabulous in The Devil Wears Prada.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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This technique imparts a subtle smokey profile, vaguely reminiscent of mezcal, all while preserving the undeniable green and herbal character of blue agave.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Keep the meat juicy: Boiling imparts additional moisture that helps keep the meat from drying out on the grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Last week, members of the House Appropriations Committee issued a report detailing its concerns.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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Trump also issued a direct threat against Khamenei.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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The New York Knicks were the first lottery winners, benefiting from a reach-and-grab that has been the subject of countless YouTube deep dives over the years.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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Drake came to believe in most cases, clients with severe mental health challenges did not benefit from the extensive pre-employment training, counseling and evaluation.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But scandal soon erupted after officials at Loretto, including Ahmed, were accused of improperly doling out COVID-19 vaccinations soon after the shots became available.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Under the new distribution system in Gaza, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been forced to travel long distances, including in areas controlled by the Israeli military, to reach a handful of aid sites sprinkled across the enclave, with limited supplies being doled out each day.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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Neem oil should not be used on seedlings or tender new growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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The calamari proved excellent: crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, served with a lemon aioli.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
25 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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