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

Defense companies, sometimes prodded by governments, are sealing new deals to boost Europe’s defense industry and military capabilities to tackle the Russian threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 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

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

Naomi prodded each of them with an elbow.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez