Example Sentences

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The artist and buyer were nonconformists, jabbing at, well, something.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

He loved to say it on the stump with his trademark snarl and jabbing finger.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

One of his trainers was the legendary Eddie Futch, who between lessons in jabbing and ducking told Roach that his best piece of lifetime advice was to “never open your own gym.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

Capturing, jabbing, and tracking each wild Elanora koala is basically double that.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

“Ali,” the boy said, jabbing his fists high in the air as a sign of victory.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane