Example Sentences

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Poking around online, Johnson found albuterol for $85 with a coupon from GoodRx.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Poking around the Internet allows Ron to rationalize his way into impossible answers.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

Poking around in the literature, he identified 16 studies that specifically looked at non-contact boxing and mental health.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2023

Poking, pushing, and leaning on surfaces and observing their behavior can often provide helpful information.

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

Poking around, he discovered another route to the back of the building.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston