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as in to urge
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action
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as in stimulus
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Recent Examples of prod
Neeru Paharia, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The whole shebang takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes or longer depending on how many mature follicles need to be prodded, per Dr. Ahmad.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
Several participants questioned why the state should forgo tax revenue to prod gun owners to be responsible.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Consumers take the future into account when they’re prodded to consider how higher-end goods are more durable.
—Neeru Paharia, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The whole shebang takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes or longer depending on how many mature follicles need to be prodded, per Dr. Ahmad.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
Zuckerberg has been eager to point out those differences and prod at a decades-long feud between the two tech giants and their chief executives.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024
Several participants questioned why the state should forgo tax revenue to prod gun owners to be responsible.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to reject the bill, but three years of inaction were a bigger issue for voters.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards and television, urging people to get tested.Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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November’s China Brief from McKinsey & Company highlights a number of low-level indicators (from economic stimulus measures to property transactions) that show consumption has gained some momentum in recent months.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you? 5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays Want to have your credit card debt forgiven?Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, president-elect Donald Trump criticized the Chips Act which was passed by the Biden administration in 2022 — partly to spur domestic advanced chip manufacturing.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The United States is in the midst of the biggest boom in clean energy manufacturing investments in history, spurred by laws like the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Gifts Under $50 Keep it traditional by giving him high-quality underwear or encourage him to pamper himself with a grooming kit from one of our favorite beauty brands.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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In this war of narratives, the Trump administration must do more to support free media, rebut disinformation, and encourage credible proxies in the region to do the same.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tynion spoke with The Hollywood Reporter to mark the anniversary, talking about that really long title, his debt of gratitude to Walking Dead author Kirkman, and how long the comic can keep stabbing its stories.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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While still firmly in Trump’s camp, the red county has nudged toward blue the past two elections, as turnout increased and the Democratic candidate won more of the incoming voters.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This should make the engine more tractable throughout the rev range, and that’s not taking into consideration an optional race exhaust setup—for track use only, nudge nudge—that bumps those figures up to 126 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque, while shaving another 10 pounds.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Prod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prod. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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