forked

Example Sentences

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At least a dozen people forked over approximately $190,000 to Bloom in 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department previously told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He noted that the company presumably is doing well if executives forked over more than $14 billion to buy “49% of something they sold under duress.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

"We reckon we'll have forked out an extra £12,000 by the time we leave," Andrea says.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In 2008, he and a friend forked over $650,000 to have lunch with Buffett, which, he insisted External link, “was worth every dime.”

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Anyway, Mom hated it so much, she finally forked over money for a visit to a hair salon to have it cut professionally.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes