poking

Example Sentences

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A generation of experience informs regional groups that an attack on the U.S. will only invite an overwhelming American reaction, and so it seems they have been mostly disinterested in poking the bear.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I feel genuinely conflicted and would appreciate you poking holes in my reasoning.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

But they’re also repeating warnings about poking at forces we aren’t prepared to deal with.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

My plan is to rip off bits and give them to him where nobody can see, the way you would a dog—but after his first bite, Inkling starts poking my leg hard, under the table.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins