as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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For that same period in 2024, NSF handed out 1707 new awards.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025 -
At an event in Green Bay on Sunday night, Musk handed out to checks of $1 million to Nicholas Jacobs, the chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans, and graphic designer Ekaterina Diestler.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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At its heart, the trial was about whether college athletes and former college athletes should be paid more than nothing for use of their NIL in video games and other products.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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From the start of their seemingly happy relationship, her family was impressed by the attention that Booker paid to them.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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North Carolina surfer Owen Moss scored $75 from sponsor Got Milk, who was dishing out cold hard cash for winners of each heat as a fun incentive, along with a small carton of chocolate milk.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
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Boys lacrosse Matthew Grafton finished with a hat trick, and dished out a pair of assists as Abington knocked off South Shore Voke, 9-5, in a nonleague contest.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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Its age imparts a notable depth and complexity, which, while true to its Wild Turkey roots, also takes the whiskey to a new level.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its blue-gray feathery leaves impart an unparalleled softness to the tree’s canopy.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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And there’s no formal date by which the FCC must issue a decision in the matter.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to China on Monday, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Chinese goods unless the country rescinds its retaliatory tariffs.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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While Chris' construction of a xenon-halogen laser to solve the power problem was purely theoretical at the time, the underlying scientific details were later outlined in a scientific paper—a fitting example of how science and Hollywood can both benefit from such collaborations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Companies also benefit by downsizing office space and tapping into a broader talent pool.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Musk doled out about $20 million of his own money to boost Schimel.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, Jasso and her colleagues doled out hot instant soup, fresh fruit and backpacks through the slots in the fence.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Hydrangeas have tender new leaves and budding flowers prime for insect feeding.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Miami has also tendered restricted free agent Kader Kohou in a unit led by star cornerback Jalen Ramsey.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Pungle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungle%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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