poke
Example Sentences
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He testified that he wasn’t wearing a face shield and the metal ribs of the umbrella could have poked him in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times
French opponent Ciryl Gane accidentally poked the Briton in both eyes while attempting a punch late in the first round of their bout in Abu Dhabi on 25 October.
From BBC
The ball was eventually whipped into the box and Barcelona tied themselves in knots, Jules Kounde poking the ball home for an own goal.
From Barron's
While some have poked fun at her entourage, Weiss has received threats that people close to her say warrant the protection.
Weeds poked up from neglected garden beds and dozens of orange sandbags sat on ledges and columns, for no apparent reason.
From Los Angeles Times
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