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nudged



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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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