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Since its listing, Jordan has spent over $1.8 million on the home’s property taxes, according to records with the Lake County (Ill.) Assessor’s Office, and most recently plunked down another $68K to cover the second half payment for 2023.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
For these shows, Deadheads descended on Sin City and plunked down top dollar to see the technological marvel.
—Alex Scordelis, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2024
More and more wealthy passengers are plunking down huge sums for rides aboard private rockets to experience a few minutes of weightlessness.
—Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024
In 2018, music maestro David Guetta, one of the world’s most successful and highest paid DJs, plunked down $9.5 million for billionaire Richard LeFrak’s pristine condo at the prestigious Setai Miami Beach.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
For these shows, Deadheads descended on Sin City and plunked down top dollar to see the technological marvel.
—Alex Scordelis, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2024
More and more wealthy passengers are plunking down huge sums for rides aboard private rockets to experience a few minutes of weightlessness.
—Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024
In 2018, music maestro David Guetta, one of the world’s most successful and highest paid DJs, plunked down $9.5 million for billionaire Richard LeFrak’s pristine condo at the prestigious Setai Miami Beach.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk down
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This makes sense considering that abortion’s legal status in Wisconsin has been hotly contested since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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If a President overstated the crisis, the order could be struck down in court.Brian Bennett, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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On the final play of the game, the Bears simply had to knock down a Hail Mary pass attempt to keep pace in the division.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dealerships do offer incentives but are less willing to knock down the sticker price.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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Many people could be seen rushing to enter the building, several people were lying on the ground, and barriers were knocked over.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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But even if it does get knocked over, the padding at the top will protect irons and woods alike.Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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In the 1990s and 2000s, stadiums were often standalone venues plopped into urban neighborhoods or surrounded by parking lots.Lee Igel, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Instead of observing from the safety of a movie theater chair, these games plop horror fans right into the frightening thick of things.Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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The plan is evident: bombard the Russians with drones, attack with infantry ... and topple every building the Russians might turn into a defensive position.David Axe, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Barricades were toppled, glass was broken, and kids were trampled in the line.Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Plunk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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