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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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Letarte expects teams to pay more attention to their In-Season Challenge competitors as the five-race tournament plays out, and the potential $1 million draws closer.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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Roy scored 15 goals and dished out 16 assists for 31 points in 71 games for the Knights during the 2024-25 season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Throughout the show, Golden holds court as host, dishing out advice, zingers and questions, a big-haired, brunette mix of Carol Burnett and Dolly Gallagher Levi.—
Ryan P. C. Trimble,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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According to the South Korean container shipping firm, the Royal Thai Army Headquarters has not issued any additional guidance on the situation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Unlike countries, the Holy See doesn’t issue bonds or impose income tax on its residents to run its operations, relying instead on donations, investments and revenue generated by the Vatican Museums, and sales of stamps, coins, publications and other initiatives.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
30 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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These affordable shoes not only benefit your feet but also the planet.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
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 7 Jul. 2025.
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