prod

Example Sentences

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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

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

Except Lily, who is prodding at a ladybug with a large stick.

From Literature

She was prodding the cheeses with her bony fingers, sniffing them one by one.

From Literature

Activist investors often prod companies to spin off businesses to generate value.

From The Wall Street Journal