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 and prodding the silicone dummy, Man mimed installing cochlear implants in both ears — similar to the ones that turned them into a self-described “cyborg.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Sep. 27, 2023

Poking a hole in the yolk, he watched the yellow goo ooze across his plate.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville