prod

Example Sentences

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It’s the assistant who speaks, ultimately, tasked with the job via unspoken prodding from her boss.

From Literature

“He’s obviously one of the best wing defensive rebounders in the NBA. He’s able to generate steals and deflections. And, with some prodding, he’s taking charges as well.”

From Los Angeles Times

The day will need him at his gobsmacking best; poking and prodding, controlling and surprising, putting men into gaps and sticking points on the board.

From BBC

“Come on, Duane!” she would holler while attempting to prod him off his mattress.

From Literature

Then we had several days of wondering if Marc Kennedy was prone to leaving a lingering finger or guilty of administering an intentional prod?

From BBC