prod
Example Sentences
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Higher fuel expenses would raise inflation, crimp consumer spending and prod businesses to put hiring and investment plans on hold.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
At other moments, he suggested the kingdom was also in Iran’s sights if it didn’t prod Washington away from war, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Sweden believed one of the Canadians was repeatedly double-touching, giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course during Friday's round robin match.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
A prod, a nudge and the memories spilled out.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
She watched a group of Dime Lions prod the desert lizard with long spears.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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