had poked
- past perfect of poke.
Example Sentences
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Alabama had poked the bear, and paid dearly, and they continued to suffer late into the second quarter when a booming hit led to a Ty Simpson fumble around midfield, giving Indiana another break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
Pavelski scored on a backhander from just outside the crease after a pass from Matt Duchene midway through the first period, after Robertson had poked the puck away from defenseman Josh Manson.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
Covington’s tweets were well-received, and suddenly, the same people who had poked fun at Covington were now rooting for her.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2023
Thankful that the Sun had poked its head through the clouds, alleviating at least one of his worries, Shane had other concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2023
He had poked that under the radiator in Dad's study.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
