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needle

[need-l] / ˈnid l /


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Anderson’s use of far-flung needle drops and lovely original score work is, like everything in his film universe, planned down to exacting detail.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The researchers, from Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, said it was "extremely exciting" to have a non-invasive method to treat the condition, without the need to put a needle or telescope into the mother's tummy.

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

She squinted at her needle and swept a place clear for me with one hand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

He needles him, treats him like a normal guy rather than a monument, because that is what Messi actually more often than not wants: to be Leo, not Messi.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Call it nonna-stalgia—a culinary offshoot of the “grandmacore” aesthetic that has Gen Z picking up knitting needles, gardening gloves and sourdough starter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

“These households have been on pins and needles over the past several months because they’ve all been notified that the subsidy was running out at the end of the calendar year,” Salas said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The best place to hide needles is in a haystack.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

The two of us were compass needles, pointing straight at Mom.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

While the two candidates have needled each other with personal digs and insults throughout much of the campaign, they appeared to set that energy aside during the Clovis forum and even traded some compliments.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

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 July 2025 interview, there were some tense moments: Owens needled Fuentes over why he hadn’t married and started a family.

From Salon Jan. 2, 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

Today their teasing needled him and seemed to betray the comradeship of the night before.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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

The Steelers made no reference to dry needling in an update on Friday but that element was revealed in a post on X, external by his older brother JJ.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2025

Benji is caustic, needling and selfish — the kind of guy who hogs the window seat, the shower and everyone’s attention.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2025

We both waited to see if Gracus would lash out at this last bit of needling.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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