Example Sentences
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Aigul Khismatullina, Queen of the Night, impresses with the silvery pricks of her high notes, while Kwangchul Youn’s Sarastro, unsteady in middle register, takes on weight at the bottom of his bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I was on 10 to 15 finger pricks and five or six injections. I actually had a phobia of needles, so it wasn't a good start."
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
But they also rely on uncomfortable procedures, ranging from collecting small blood samples through frequent finger pricks to blood draws from a trained phlebotomist.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2023
You could consider getting one shot in each arm if you want to avoid the discomfort of two needle pricks in the same arm.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
Jealousy pricks at my skin as Brother Lekan takes the wooden hilt—now devoid of light—from Lesedi and offers an approving nod.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
