as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
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The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, things came to a head when the company not only failed to pay its vendors but also ceased communication with their customers.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The buyers also agree to pay those growers a small premium that is passed down to their workers.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, $26.7 million in construction loans were dished out, according to its annual report.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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On their fourth studio album, The Technicolors dish out juicy, intoxicating rock 'n' roll — all served with extra pulp.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and baobab extract give the powder its silky feel and keep your skin from drying out, while amethyst powder and quartz impart a soft, radiant glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That is even more true with Goodison, a move which imparts a degree of legitimacy to Everton’s women’s football project but also scrutiny, greater expectations from advocates and detractors alike to get this thing right, and quickly.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday afternoon and evening, warning of storms with heavy rain, small hail, and wind gusts up to 40 mph in parts of north-central Colorado.—
Marco Cummings,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Discord, the online chat app, would later issue a statement disputing some details outlined by authorities.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Google, of course, insists the AI Overviews arrangement benefits everyone.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Before releasing her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter only doled out one promotional single.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mariah Carey, will be honored with the ceremonies' Video Vanguard Award, while the presenter list is equally glamorous, with Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, and many more doling out awards throughout the night.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wahlstrom had 15 points in 19 games with Providence but was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Bruins in June and became an unrestricted free agent.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The top spot belongs to Gavin Sheets, who has gone from being non-tendered by the Chicago White Sox to delivering big hit after big hit for San Diego.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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