fork

Example Sentences

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Should I fork out another $160 to these people?

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Plane-based Wi-Fi is typically a struggle, with dead zones and slow service, depending on how many people are willing to fork over a few dollars to work during a flight.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Beyond that, I’m sure any of the streamers would happily fork over an ungodly payday to have exclusive access to his talent.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Deirdre was picking at her eggs with her fork.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene