goad

Example Sentences

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Commercial banks can goad the Fed into buying Treasurys by increasing their demand for reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Tommy Lasorda had to goad Hershiser into becoming a bulldog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

As they goad each other, they act pettily and childishly but is also great fun to watch the superb actors go toe-to-toe.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

Bristol Crown Court heard he played a "prominent" role in trying to goad police, and had "aggressively" shouted at a police dog.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

Banga and Hodza and the others yelled themselves hoarse, trying to goad him into battle.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer