Example Sentences

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Even though he and Kerley were poking each other, they saved their best shade for the defending Olympic champion.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

“Gala and I were poking around in there and took some of the boxes off the shelves,” Robb says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

We did like the fact that we were poking fun at this whole Hollywood trope.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

The "That '70s Show" alums were poking fun at the intense backlash they received last month from the public and other Hollywood stars about their cleanliness habits.

From Fox News • Aug. 14, 2021

As usual, the lids were off, and several children were poking through the stench and maggots.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli