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"I think people are more inclined to maybe shell out £4.50 for a pain au chocolat if it's something special, because it's that little treat," he said.

"UK steelmakers should not have to shell out for this new steep hike in US steel tariffs - all we want is to continue producing the steel our US customers value so highly," he said.

In the last five years, the city has shelled out nearly $70 million for jury verdicts or settlements from lawsuits involving officers who alleged whistleblower retaliation and other workplace injustices.

But in recent years, a bulk of its taxidermy requests now come from bereaved pet owners, those willing to shell out thousands of dollars for a tangible commemoration of their late “fur babies.”

New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.