as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Elsewhere in the season, Teti hinted that Paul took back at least one rose she’d already handed out.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The Oscars have been handed out, the after-parties over.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The auditors also claimed that there was a potential conflict of interest problem with the third-party assessment organizations that initially cleared GCC, seeing as they were paid by Microsoft.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Five decades on, NASA is planning to return in the next few years with its Artemis missions – but few Americans are even paying attention.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even a comedy set in outer space should transport you or impart some of the grandeur of interstellar travel.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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The show, which runs through March 28, has a blistering message to impart about the insidious nature of authoritarian political movements and the dangers of being oblivious or indifferent.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Food lovers across Dallas-Fort Worth can look forward to a flavorful season as spring and summer food festivals dish out an array of cuisine.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With a trip to the state championship game on the line, the 6-foot-6 junior forward was ready for anything the Dukes could dish out.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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For months when the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, these payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month, like March’s payment.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Wall Street, companies with big fuel bills that will benefit from any easing of oil prices led the market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Data on which party would potentially benefit from changes to mail ballot rules is not clear.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Paolo Banchero prevailed in a duel with DeMar DeRozan, putting up 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Magic to a 121-117 victory over the Kings at Kia Center in Orlando.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kent did meet with both Vance and Gabbard on Tuesday, one day prior to tendering his resignation, people familiar with the meeting told the Washington Examiner.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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After exploring the lively Darajani and Spice markets, and paying respects to late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury at his childhood home, skip tendering back to the ship for lunch and enjoy traditional Swahili recipes at Serena’s Baharia Restaurant.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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