prodded

Example Sentences

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The state, prodded by rulings from federal courts, drew two of those six districts to have a majority of Black voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

As the guarantors of European security, U.S. officials have long prodded European politicians on various issues—but usually behind closed doors and rarely with the bluntness of Trump’s diplomats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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

“Mom, I’m going to marry a white man,” I prodded her.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana