Example Sentences

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Oklahoma State: After struggling during the holidays with losses to Minnesota, Tulsa, Houston and Nebraska, the Pokes are jelling at the right time with their second straight win.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2019

Nance led the Pokes with 16.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2015

He leads the Pokes at 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 55 percent from the field.

From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2015

“Would you like some vintage candy,” a waiter in a gangster suit and hat asked them, holding a tray of wrapped Mary Janes, Slo Pokes and Bit-O-Honey.

From New York Times • May 17, 2012

As soon as she stopped singing, the Pokes paused in their flight, and as soon as they paused Dorothy began to gape.

From The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island by Thompson, Ruth Plumly