pokes
- present tense form of poke (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Oklahoma State: After struggling during the holidays with losses to Minnesota, Tulsa, Houston and Nebraska, the Pokes are jelling at the right time with their second straight win.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2019
Nance led the Pokes with 16.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2015
He leads the Pokes at 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 55 percent from the field.
From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2015
January 10 Sanchez Pokes Fun at Pete Carroll Mark Sanchez said he disagreed with his former coach Pete Carroll's decision to go pro, but was laughing the whole time.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2010
Then, while they waited for morning, Dorothy told the Scarecrow all about the Pokes and Fix City, and the Scarecrow told once again of his victory over the king of the Golden Islands.
From The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island by Thompson, Ruth Plumly
