poke into

After a goalless first half, Northern Ireland made the breakthrough when Wade collected a through ball from Halliday, who put in an impressive performance on her first start, and poked into the bottom corner.

A tattoo is more than just some ink poked into flesh — it’s a story, a symbol and a signifier.

I didn’t know what tickled worse: inhaling dust mites, or Viper’s sharp whiskers poking into my bare leg.

A small hole poked into a piece of cardboard will allow sunlight through as parallel rays—that is, as focused light suitable for imaging.

But one can feel, and share, her delight poking into some of the past’s more cobwebbed corners.