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View synonyms for cough up

cough up

verb

  1. informal.
    to surrender (money, information, etc), esp reluctantly
  2. tr to bring into the mouth or eject (phlegm, food, etc) by coughing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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In the last year, a pair of nonprofits coughed up a combined $6.1 million in mansion tax fees.

"The US basically wanted to have China cough up some money for that fund as well. Now they won't be able to do that. That leaves China off the hook," Prof Klein said.

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But now he’s a free agent, about to take offers from any team willing to cough up, what, $600 million, maybe more?

With the Lakers having coughed up a 15-point lead and the Sacramento Kings doing what they always seem to do to their rivals, James reminded everyone that he too can be a focal point.

In an unusual display of unity, Labour and Tory councillors are urging the government to cough up the £20m.

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