fork

Example Sentences

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That series became a fork in the road for both franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

“We worry Biogen is taking the wrong fork in the road,” Schmidt wrote on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The juvenile whale, affectionately dubbed "Willapa Willy" by locals, was first spotted last Wednesday in the north fork of the river, about 145 miles southwest of Seattle, the marine mammal research group said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He stabbed his fork into his mashed potatoes and savored the sound of the metal tines hitting the plate.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix