as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025 -
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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There are also fears that doctors in these practices may focus too much on keeping paying patients happy, rather than providing the best disease management or medical care, researchers said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The jump in community college enrollment shows that more people feel this type of education sets them up to find a well-paying job without going into heavy debt, officials at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College said.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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On their fourth studio album, The Technicolors dish out juicy, intoxicating rock 'n' roll — all served with extra pulp.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Aston Villa travels to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday hoping to dish out another Premier League double over Brentford after beating the same foe home and away last term.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The singles who made it to the end were less polished, which imparted a feeling of spontaneity sorely lacking here.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hawaii’s acting governor, Sylvia Luke, issued the emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon, declaring a state of emergency across the entire state.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since Congress clearly expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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And there were plenty of smaller prizes doled out too, 124 tickets that won $50,000 prizes and 25 tickets won $150,000 prizes.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson doled out a $13,000 bonus to one of her Council staffers, a relative but not an immediate family member, on the condition that $7,000 be kicked back to her.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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This is his third-straight year as an above-average hitter after the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered him following the 2022 season.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The result is what Art calls Kiwi-style bacon, a less fatty breakfast meat that cooks crispy on the edges and tender in the middle.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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