Example Sentences

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While the noise of the by-election pricks everyone's ears, Mark and his fellow constituents have their views on loudspeaker.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Resembling a continuous glucose monitor, the device sits on the skin outside the body while the microneedle pricks the skin to sample fluids.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024

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

The mention of the name pricks him, deflates him as it always does.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri