fork
Example Sentences
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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
If Facebook bought DeepMind, it would lowball the price it paid for DeepMind shares, but then fork over a vast signing bonus to the founders and their top colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
But again, that tactic failed to lure in anyone willing to fork out for the property—which was listed for the lower price of $18.99 million at the time.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
This was its “expert review” service, available to those willing to fork over up to $30 a month.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Jake used his right hand to feel along the cold stone wall and lead his friends to the fork in the path.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.