as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Brunson was truly great the night Tatum got hurt, scoring 39 and handing out 12 assists.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Its only-ever previous launch, the Artemis I mission in 2022, handed out severe damage to the mobile launcher (ML1) that required significant repairs.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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These numbers do not, on their own, say anything about the benefit that an elite degree imparts.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Jim Bob Duggar, star of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, tried to impart some fatherly love to his second incarcerated son.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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The peas lift the dish out of bland mode and into something colorful and fresh.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 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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Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from The Paseo/Exit 3 to Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The central allegation in the Dallas County case is that Morris and Gateway Church benefitted financially from concealing the abuse of Clemishire, and that the church deliberately issued false statements about the circumstances after Clemishire came forward with the allegations.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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That could benefit a candidate like McAdams, who built a broad base during his previous campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Group efforts benefit from clear, shared aims.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Johnson also announced this week that over 600 vacant city lots are being put up for sale, part of an ongoing effort to reduce blight in neighborhoods and add more housing.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Working in batches if necessary, fry eggplant slices, rotating for even browning and turning once halfway through, until golden on both sides and tender throughout, about 5 minutes; lower heat if oil begins to smoke.—
Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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