as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Big figure skating day in Milan, as a medal will be handed out in the men’s single skating event.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026 -
In total, the organization handed out more than $220,000, including a $100,000 grand prize, FORGE’s largest product development grant award to date.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Those who make these claims apparently haven't been paying much attention these past four years, in particular to which side (hint, Russia) has been forced to shed most of that blood.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Only recently had many countries stopped treating solo female travelers as a problem to be managed, no longer refusing them hotel rooms when traveling without a man, or denying them credit cards to pay for it.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Then there’s also the secret sauce that gives it its pore-blurring and glass-skin imparting finish.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mancuso’s picks, which include Tuscan Pesto Baked Salmon and Peanut Butter Bites, were formulated specifically to support endurance and to impart long-lasting energy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
12 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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Indy Wings occupies the former Clay Oven space, dishing out chicken wings ($12 to $24), tenders and sandwiches ($6 to $14).—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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The scandal dates to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In scores of other cases, prosecutors have decided to issue low-level civil violations instead of filing criminal charges.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Also a root vegetable, these light carrot-like vegetables benefit greatly from the companion of rosemary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rescheduling is a half measure that will benefit large pharmaceutical companies getting into the space, Kelly said, when what’s really needed is federal legalization.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In front of that excellent Astros defense, Valdez only put up an ERA that was five points lower than the one Suárez had.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Strong put up 11 points in the fourth and combined with Fudd for 18 of the team’s 20 in the final frame.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the illuminating Sun in your 4th House of Home sextiles tender Chiron in your 6th House of Work, practical adjustments may also have the benefit of soothing agitated feelings.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paramount is aggressively lobbying them to vote no and, meanwhile, to tender their WBD shares to Paramount.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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