shell out
Example Sentences
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But the Dodgers are the greatest show in baseball, playing before stadiums packed with fans willing to shell out top dollar to see a roster that includes international superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
One key factor determining how much older adults will shell out for health care is the age at which they retire, according to Milliman.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Delta’s hope is that the restrictions will prompt you to shell out even more for what’s already a pricey ticket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Unable to shell out the additional fees, Ko Myint dropped out of the programme despite having been offered a place to study nursing in Helsinki.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Why should I shell out money”—Dad tossed the magazine on the floor—“for a pile of rocks?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
