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nudge

[nuhj] / nʌdʒ /




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If China manages to nudge Iran to accept a resolution proposed by the U.S.,

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

An expert in livestock welfare, she said that handlers can tap, push and nudge animals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Estimates taken from the latest consensus compiled by the company—which tends to issue conservative guidance and nudge it up as the quarters go by—pencil in a higher 17.97 billion-pound result for the period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"I felt I was swimming against the tide and every single nudge went against me. I missed more than too many balls to win that match."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

With a nudge of his elbow, Doha said, “It’s blazing hot. Let’s go jump in the water.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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