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nudge

[nuhj] / nʌdʒ /




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Some employers are finding ways to nudge workers back to in-person work, such as promoting workers who show up more often, or requiring new hires to be in office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

He believes this will nudge Red Hat’s year-over-year growth back into double digits—“something no one is expecting.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Oil prices and Treasury yields are rising, while an extended chip-stock rally helped nudge indexes to new records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

An expert in livestock welfare, she said that handlers can tap, push and nudge animals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But then Emma reached down and squeezed his hand twice, before giving him a nudge in the side as she looked up at Natalie with narrowed eyes.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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