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we shelled out an obscene amount of money for those concert tickets
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Additionally, as with all treatments that rely on the body to generate results, there’s always the possibility of unmet expectations—shelling out thousands of dollars for a disappointing outcome.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
Manhattan Beach mansion Lamar then shelled out $9.7 million for a contemporary-style mansion in Manhattan Beach, California.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
In total, the airline shelled out more than $750 million for the debacle.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Access to first and business class, once almost exclusively reserved for big spenders or as a perk for frequent fliers, is now open to a growing number of travelers willing to bid for an upgrade, spend loyalty points or shell out extra cash.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
Manhattan Beach mansion Lamar then shelled out $9.7 million for a contemporary-style mansion in Manhattan Beach, California.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
In total, the airline shelled out more than $750 million for the debacle.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Access to first and business class, once almost exclusively reserved for big spenders or as a perk for frequent fliers, is now open to a growing number of travelers willing to bid for an upgrade, spend loyalty points or shell out extra cash.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Shell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shell%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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