prodded
Example Sentences
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But decades later the three, prodded by Elvira, go on a quest to understand what really happened to them and their parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Mr. Trump prodded Mr. Carr to let Mr. Ergen sell his licenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Samuel Chukwueze was ruled offside by the narrowest of margins when he prodded Jimenez's free-kick to Cuenca.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
She prodded the coals with the tip of a stick.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
