Example Sentences

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Aigul Khismatullina, Queen of the Night, impresses with the silvery pricks of her high notes, while Kwangchul Youn’s Sarastro, unsteady in middle register, takes on weight at the bottom of his bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The mention of snow in our forecasts always pricks people ears up, whether it is the prospect of sledging and snowball fights, or the threat of travel disruption and school closures.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

But they also rely on uncomfortable procedures, ranging from collecting small blood samples through frequent finger pricks to blood draws from a trained phlebotomist.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023

You could consider getting one shot in each arm if you want to avoid the discomfort of two needle pricks in the same arm.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

At the beginning, my fingertips bled from needle pricks that caught skin rather than the fabric.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson