needle

If its reigning dynasty is wrecked by loose bodies or a needle stuck in a left knee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Usually, treatment involves inserting a needle into the womb to either drain some of the fluid or seal blood vessels using a laser.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

This can make it difficult for patients with needle phobia or who don’t want to self-inject due to the inconvenience.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

Developments like having humanoid robots inside factories are still likely several years away at best, and it will take time for automation and AI adoption to meaningfully move the needle in terms of earnings.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Way he usually eats, I’m surprised the fish hasn’t disappeared straight from the bones, but he’s focusing on his fingers and the fish’s spine like he’s trying to thread a needle.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

Jurors were told she had sought alternatives to her insulin medication because of her vegetarianism and fear of needles.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

So, go ahead, keep NBA schedule-makers on pins and needles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

The best place to hide needles is in a haystack.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

They would occasionally perform a vigorous wet-shake in the middle of a session, sending needles flying across the room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

She gasped for air, writhing and clawing at the dry dirt and pine needles.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Mr. Ireland indicates the uneven power dynamics involved when Leigh, though squirming at the idea, is needled into answering the same repulsive question, settling on Margaret Thatcher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

During the session in 2017, he needled Rex Tillerson - urging him to describe Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal which Tillerson refused to do.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025

“He didn’t stick the landing,” needled rookie running back Blake Corum from the locker next door.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024

In theaters, airplanes and performance spaces, I needled my companions by demanding specific aisle seats for legroom and faster escape.

From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2023

A soft-skinned boy in glasses with taffy-colored hair and the finest trace of a mustache needled across his lip.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Best known as one-half of reality TV’s most polarizing couple on “The Hills,” Pratt built a reputation as a needling instigator, often leaning into the role of villain with annoying enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."

From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026

Solomon’s response didn’t suffice for Wells Fargo’s Mike Mayo, who followed up by needling the investment bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026

That’s when the needling kicked into a higher gear.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2024

And Lin wouldn’t let up on the needling.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand