goad

Example Sentences

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However, “markets typically test those levels to goad the MOF into action,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Tommy Lasorda had to goad Hershiser into becoming a bulldog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

There’s plenty of footage showing Springer using his power as the show’s host to goad subjects into fights, call their romantic choices sick or depraved, or even crack jokes about their situation.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

That’s how passionate Marseille fans goad supporters from cash-rich arch rival Paris Saint-Germain, by reminding them that Marseille remains the first — and only — French side to win the Champions League, back in 1993.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

And that may be precisely what Lord Tywin wants, Ned thought to himself, to bleed off strength from River- run, goad the boy into scattering his swords.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin