poke

Example Sentences

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"You can poke big holes in them, and we showed that even if you severely damage the tubes with as many holes as you can punch, they still float."

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Leipzig were strong early and broke through after 20 minutes when Romulo snuck past Bayern's Tah to poke in an Antonio Nusa pass from close range.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

“The onus is on everyone to manage their own interests but at the same time not poke the bear,” said David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Won’t someone, even an inessential young reporter played by Myha’la, poke into the alleged scam?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

After we get the animals back on board, I climb into the stock car and poke my head into the room.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen