Example Sentences
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His mother was furious and goaded his father to discipline him.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
They felt he had been goaded into a moment of weakness.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Claiming to work on “a communication strategy for reaching out to law enforcement,” Williams then goaded AP3 members into bragging about their police connections.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2025
In her two decades in the business, goaded by a tireless work ethic that sometimes saw her completing as many as five projects per year, she has amassed credits across stage, film and television.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
“Oh, yes, let me tell you my whole plan. You’ve goaded me right into it.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
