as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I hated to have to fork over that kind of money for a new set of tires
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Suzuki added that the Angels remain focused on winning and haven’t paid the chants too much attention.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026 -
To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Their fans spent the holiday weekend pushing back against the idea that the franchise would never be more than a bargain option amid rising prices all around them.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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“Fork (over, out, or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork%20%28over%2C%20out%2C%20or%20up%29. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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