as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Sankey handed out info packets to reporters Thursday detailing the SEC’s schedule strength superiority over the past decade.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025 -
Tour, the Australian Open handed out titles earlier this year, when the competition unfolded between Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 in Melbourne.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The Guardians are paying him $10 million this year, and Bieber can opt for a $4 million buyout or a $16 million deal for next season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In a notice of settlement filed last week in US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the parties agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, with each side to pay its own fees and costs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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The length of the contracts Chelsea have been dishing out in recent windows means most members of their squad have several years left on their deals.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In the international sphere, the top prizes to be dished out will be best narrative, worth $75,000; documentary, worth $50,000; artistic achievement, worth $45,000; and the gender-neutral performance acting award, worth $15,000.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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The three different types of sherry casks impart rich layers of fruit, spice, and oak, providing complexity and depth, as each cask type imparts a distinct influence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The French oak imparts a rounded sweetness while the American oak contributes vanilla and peppery spice, both of which harmonize with the sweet, lightly vegetal and mineral notes of the cooked agave, without overwhelming it.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Banks consider issuing their own cryptocurrency Some of the biggest U.S. banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 22.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Trump's latest attack against Harvard comes two days after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the administration from being able to revoke the university's ability to enroll international students.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
25 May 2025
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Ray Dalio, after his retirement from daily management of a large hedge fund, has benefited us with several insightful books.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Ernst defended the bill, arguing that those eliminated from these programs would be people who were not eligible to benefit from them in the first place.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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Seng doled out 17 assists in the set and was the anchor of Lowell’s resilience.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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And for the flood that submerged Fort Lauderdale, the agency doled out a whopping $38.9 million to 9,600 residents, as well as another $5.2 million to local governments.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Angry Lobster At gigi’s Montauk, the angry lobster is a 1-pound lobster chopped into hearty chunks, cooked to tender perfection and drenched in a spicy, buttery sauce.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And yet, as a restricted free agent with arbitration rights, the Bruins may be careful about tendering Geekie a qualifying offer this summer.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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