nudging
Example Sentences
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She watched intently perched on a bench at the very front of the room, at times shrieking and nudging her sister as she pointed at the cafe’s new large flat-screen that loomed overhead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
While opinion polls suggested the vote could be tight, the latest surveys indicated opposition to the proposal nudging ahead.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Adam removed the roots and tree at the arborist’s nudging, and yet even that responsible act did not appease his neighbor.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
And behind the scenes, Chinese officials have been gently nudging their Iranian counterparts towards the negotiation table.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
He was woken by a boot nudging the small of his back.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
