as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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The winning man will hand out the first rose and is immune from elimination, which will be determined by a group vote at the end of the week.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
More awards will be handed out on Sept. 6 and 7 at the dual Creative Arts ceremonies and during the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training for entry-level IT roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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On the lawn of the Nickel Plate Amphitheater behind City Hall and Art Center, Fishers will pay Blue Peak, of Michigan, $143,881 to put up a 116-by-82-foot tent that will stand for most of December.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Here are some of the zingers that were dished out out.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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In Golden State’s 80-71 loss to the Wings on June 17, Charles played a season-high 24 minutes and scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The problem with this explanation is that photons are bouncing off the silvery side, which imparts even more momentum.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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This technique involves high-heat oven roasting, which deepens the tomato flavor, softens the onions and garlic, and imparts a subtle smoky note, resulting in a vibrant and piquant salsa.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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An executive order from President Donald Trump, issued earlier this month, slapped India with additional 25 percent tariffs over its Russian oil purchases, bringing the overall tariff on Indian imports into the U.S. to 50 percent.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Revisions to the jobs report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are at the center of a political firestorm after President Trump fired the agency’s head earlier this month.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
17 Aug. 2025
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While much will hinge on how results compare to consensus forecasts and expectations, being aware of historical trends could benefit those trading on events.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While fasted strength training may benefit fat loss, overall, there’s no evidence that this method is superior to fed training in terms of exercise performance, recovery, or muscle building.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers then doled out another $14 million for litigation in the current budget.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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When Rihanna’s penchant for luxe statement pieces meets Puma’s devotion to sporty lifestyle products that dole out functionality, sparks fly.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The meats are charred on the outside and tender on the inside, according to a staff member.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Lake Forest Police Department is tendering a one-time lump sum 3.5 % retention bonus of an officer’s current salary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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