Example Sentences

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Maybe it will prod European militaries to take Arctic security more seriously External link, too.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Chesky said that will prod hosts into cutting prices during the off-season, but it could also help them raise peak prices.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

More important, the bands and app will prod guests to play the games that dot Super Nintendo World, which will be broad in scope.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2022

The administration is eager to make the case that regulations will prod automakers to build more efficient vehicles and save consumers money at a time of near record pump prices.

From Reuters • Apr. 1, 2022

They have helped each other set their goals, and they will prod each other into reaching them.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman