poking
Example Sentences
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Cherki took Phil Foden's pass on the edge of the area, embarking on a slalom run surrounded by four Palace defenders, leaving them helpless before poking a left-foot finish past keeper Dean Henderson.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Pulisic made the whole sequence happen, however, pushing the ball between a pair of defenders before poking it on to McKennie in the center of the box.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Investors began to wonder whether it was all too good to be true, and started poking holes in the narrative.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
When I’m analyzing a problem early on, I want to be testing every scenario, poking around for where I could be wrong.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
“You two scared poor Humphrey with your screaming and poking and thumping. We may never see him again!” he told them.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
