prod
Example Sentences
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Higher fuel expenses would raise inflation, crimp consumer spending and prod businesses to put hiring and investment plans on hold.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
At other moments, he suggested the kingdom was also in Iran’s sights if it didn’t prod Washington away from war, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The Swedes believed Kennedy was repeatedly double-touching some of his stones - releasing the handle at the appropriate time but then giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Sweden believed one of the Canadians was repeatedly double-touching, giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course during Friday's round robin match.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
They learned about the rights of welfare recipients, about housing codes, about how to prod the city council and various governmental agencies.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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