fork

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Directions Roughly chop or lightly crush some of the capers with the side of a fork, leaving plenty whole for texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Plane-based Wi-Fi is typically a struggle, with dead zones and slow service, depending on how many people are willing to fork over a few dollars to work during a flight.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

If they lose against Hearts at Tynecastle next Monday night then you can stick a fork in them.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Quickly,’ he twisted one leg off the woodgrouse and tucked it into the fork of a birch tree as an offering for his clan guardian; then he settled down to eat.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver