as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Our mom handed out the Golden Bag to our oldest brother, Jesse, that year, but since then our dad, Ben Walter, has presented the award to Mom's choice of winner.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Red brick walls enclose a tropical jungle retreat of sorts, where garden chairs are scattered around imparting a feel of lounging in someone’s backyard, and there is even a tiny pond on the premises.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the past few years, natural-wine aficionados have embraced the funky barnyard notes imparted by Brettanomyces yeast, which have traditionally been regarded as a flaw.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Wait for the cheese to turn golden brown before taking this dish out of the oven.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since your order for the table is always a dozen oysters on the half shell, why not dish out the same for your Christmas tree?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, Yao Chao People’s Cafe, which has about 30 outlets across the country, according to state media, issued an apology on social media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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For now, all that can be said for certain, judging by the latest implosion in his current employers West Ham’s fast-deteriorating season, is that nobody has benefited from his falling-out with Edu and the sequence of events that brought about Nuno’s exit from the City Ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Registration for the camp is $65, with all proceeds benefiting the Bulldogs program.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Aggies put up 464 yards of total offense and held the ball for more than 35 minutes.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because the arbitration-eligible players were tendered contracts back in November, none were in any danger of being removed from the roster.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Paramount’s next move may be to try and convince a majority of shareholders to tender their shares.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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