poke into
Example Sentences
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With a screwdriver or an awl, poke into the wood; if it goes in more than ⅛ inch, rot has probably begun.
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022
Then use the pointy end of a paper clip or safety pin to scrape any narrow notches and gently poke into the clogged ignition port or burner holes, which is where the gas comes out.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2022
Kilmarnock ought to have halved the deficit when a set-piece fell at the feet of Nicke Kabamba six yards out, but he could only poke into the hands of Hazard.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2020
Maradona basically weaved around and through half of the England team, starting from just his side of midfield, and finishing his slalom run with a short poke into the net as he fell.
From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2020
His sharp eyes seem to poke into me.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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