has poked
- present perfect of poke (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Obama himself has poked fun at the Star Wars comparisons, appearing in a video with actor Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, with the museum towering over them.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lately, Pomerantz has poked holes in AI’s efficiency, rather than targeting its impact on jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Distribution was delayed by two days due to Tube strikes, an issue it has poked fun at many times over the years.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2022
But another round of sporadic cancellations and postponements has poked pinholes in local concert calendars, delaying reopening shows at some of Seattle’s signature venues like the Paramount Theatre and the Showbox.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2021
Miss Genovese has poked her head into the retiring room to monitor my progress.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
