prodded

The indifferent set of his expression prodded her into a boldness that bordered on rashness.

The Master Fiddler Dailey, Janet, 1944- 1977

The indifferent set of his expression prodded her into a boldness that bordered on rashness.

The Master Fiddler Dailey, Janet, 1944- 1977

I ain't never seen a hair-eater up close, and I wasn't about to touch the thing, but I crept up real close and kind of prodded it with my stick.

The Tortoise in the Hair 2009

And it was kind of prodded by a very good editor named Paul Goliv at the Free

Coal to Cream: A Black Man's Journey Beyond Color to an Affirmation of Race 1999

A user named Kusunose had "prodded" it ” that is, put a red-edged banner at the top of the article proposing it for deletion within five days.

The Charms of Wikipedia Baker, Nicholson 2008

Norman also differed from the French of Paris later to evolve—and to be prodded, reassembled, and rationalized by French academicians—into Modern French.

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

Norman also differed from the French of Paris later to evolve—and to be prodded, reassembled, and rationalized by French academicians—into Modern French.

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

He stuck his fingers between the thorns and prodded; he put his nose as close as he dared, inhaling deeply; he scratched his chin and tugged his ear.

End of Time P. W. Catanese 2011

But the irreverent Honeymouth, trying to maintain his poise, prodded me, saying, Come on, Superego.

Dreamseller: The Calling Augusto Cury 2011

His fingertip came away with a coating of slime, which Umber wiped off on his pant leg. The root paused for a moment, as a worm might when prodded, and then resumed its cautious journey.

End of Time P. W. Catanese 2011