prod

Example Sentences

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Ms. Joselit vividly captures Kaplan’s fervor to fulfill his self-appointed life mission to prod American Jews forward from their 19th-century diaspora ghettoes into the freedoms of 20th-century America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The Swedes believed Kennedy was repeatedly double-touching some of his stones - releasing the handle at the appropriate time but then giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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

Activist investors often prod companies to spin off businesses to generate value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“Tell me about this paradox,” I prod, trying to distract her.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon