Example Sentences

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Her advice: Use 12-inch wooden labels that will poke out from the contents, instead of the smaller ones, for an easy-to-read map of what’s where.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

And so I was observing in terms of my own life that I have friends who will poke fun at me for doing things that are autistic.

From Salon • May 14, 2023

Whenever Herbert hits a bad shot, Stick will poke the competitive bear.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

Where I will poke a hole in it is that it still involves stroke play!

From Golf Digest • May 7, 2020

So another doctor will poke and prod and then send me to someone else.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass