prodding
Example Sentences
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The knitters of Barracks 28 became the praying heart of the vast diseased body that was Ravensbruck, interceding for all in the camp—guards, under Betsie’s prodding, as well as prisoners.
From Literature
Despite the EU’s prodding, European drivers have been reluctant to adopt electric vehicles on the scale regulators envisioned.
To his relief, it contained no dead cub: The cub was sitting by its mother, prodding her stinking carcass with one paw.
From Literature
It’s the assistant who speaks, ultimately, tasked with the job via unspoken prodding from her boss.
From Literature
“He’s obviously one of the best wing defensive rebounders in the NBA. He’s able to generate steals and deflections. And, with some prodding, he’s taking charges as well.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
