prodded

Example Sentences

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Mr. Trump prodded Mr. Carr to let Mr. Ergen sell his licenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

U.S. administrations have prodded global semiconductor companies, like Taiwanese giant TSMC, to build chip factories in the U.S., so that a conflict in Asia wouldn’t cripple U.S. industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

After battling past Zverev to keep his quest to become the youngest man to win the career Grand Slam alive, he prodded his chest to show the victory came from the heart.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

They looked set to make the most of that let-off when Gakpo prodded Jeremie Frimpong's cross into the net from close range in the dying moments.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

“She’s supposed to be, but—” One of the boys stepped forward and prodded the light with a finger.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray