nudged
Example Sentences
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She nudged the anxious calf to her side and they trotted briskly away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Exports of Canadian goods increased 0.4% to C$77.79 billion in the latest month, while imports nudged up 0.2% to C$73.63 billion, the national data agency said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The company’s second-quarter results on Tuesday broadly topped Wall Street’s estimates, and management nudged its financial outlook higher for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Finally, she stepped closer to her husband and gently nudged him aside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Lumawoo likes pillow?” she nudged, for Penelope was still staring wordlessly at her gift.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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