nudge

Example Sentences

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“All we can do is educate and nudge people if they are sitting in cash.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

It can help nudge margins up a bit, especially with the insurers and even other companies in the sector using AI to cut costs and identify the best patient outcomes.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

My question was, admittedly, a bit esoteric and although I had to nudge the agent ever so slightly, I managed to get my answer pretty quickly, nonetheless.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

When a freshman is wondering whether to play sports or focus on academics because of the immense time commitment, it’s usually the parents who have to give a nudge toward one or the other.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

She can’t even nudge it enough to let light in, and with dawning horror, she realizes their giant oak tree must have fallen on top of the cellar.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith