forking

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No. Endlessly forking over subscription dollars for app content seems like too much.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Other shoppers are forking over less on goods like clothing, furniture and sports equipment, which have risen in price over the past year, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The only potential glitch in his 24-hour trip was that he had to avoid forking out for a hotel, which could have added an extra £400 to his bill.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger is saying it again: Walmart can win by using AI—without forking out billions itself to develop those tools.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The storm that blackens the horizon is sweeping toward us at a frightening pace, its lightning forking closer with each passing second.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu