nudging
Example Sentences
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With temperatures nudging 40C, there have been some comparisons to the historic heatwave of July 2022 when the UK recorded 40C for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
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
Behaviors that promote progression often improve mood and well-being, nudging us to continue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
“I know what you should name her,” I said, nudging Auggie.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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