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needle

[need-l] / ˈnid l /


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But Moffett noted that Charter’s offerings have so far moved the needle for its business more than its competitors’ bundling efforts have.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The pope could keep moving the anti-AI needle, as the head of the Catholic Church often can shift public opinion.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The strategy allowed disco DJs to use the longer album versions, erasing the possibility that a turntable needle would drift into the next track.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But give most robots a needle and thread, and they would probably come undone.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Next, she tied a tourniquet on his arm, picked up a needle, swiped his inner elbow with alcohol, and started to draw blood.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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