as in to fork (over, out, or up)
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Video shows protesters handing out fliers with antisemitic imagery, interrupting classes about Jewish history, blocking Jewish students on campus and more.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025 -
At his Perth show, Drake handed out another $40,000 to fans in the crowd.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Adding the dominant 7-footer was considered a financial risk to some, but Saperstein paid a substantial amount in the $50,000 range for Chamberlain to wear a Globetrotters uniform, according to Hill.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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She was paid the same as other hosts at the time – $3,000 – and put up in the Marriott Essex House overlooking Central Park, according to articles published at the time.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Nuggets dished out 40 assists, led by Aaron Gordon, who tied a career-high with 12.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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Then, last season, Cardi B dished out look after look in her avant-garde beauty rendezvous at Paris fashion week SS25.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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We’ve been honored to be invited into your life, to share in your triumphs and struggles, and hopefully impart a few valuable lessons along the way.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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His legacy imparts an uplifting lesson in free enterprise for Black Americans this Black History Month.—
Butch Meily,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2025
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In other fire news, officials have yet to explain why nine hours passed between the outbreak of the fire in Eaton Canyon and the first wireless cellphone alert issued to west Altadena.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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In his final days in office, Biden approved an additional $600 million in loan relief, benefiting 150,000 borrowers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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If your party is potluck-y in nature, doling out dish assignments is easy.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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As always, her family was on hand to dole out support.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Last December, more than 100 countries tendered their legal submissions to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), informing its upcoming advisory opinion on the duty of individual countries to play their part in averting a global catastrophe.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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While the matter continues to be under investigation, the individual identified in the video has tendered his resignation.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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