Example Sentences

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Every time he opened them, there was a brightness so dazzling his eyes felt as if needles were pricking them.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

And in my head I was already trotting off, looking for that stick, even though I could smell the stink and the thorns were pricking me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Only a few stars were pricking the sky, and it was impossible to see very far.

From The Secret Pact by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)

She felt as if small needles were pricking her all over.

From Tongues of Conscience by Hichens, Robert Smythe

When we got home the stars were pricking out in the sky, and Patty and Ide were down by the gate, counting them.

From Lady Betty Across the Water by Lowell, Orson