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needle

[need-l] / ˈnid l /


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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 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

"Searching for anything in it is like hunting for a needle in a haystack," he says.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

But the needle on the compass indicated they were headed north.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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

In Glasgow, officers later recovered thousands of pounds worth of dermal fillers, needles and botulinum toxin products during a raid linked to the aesthetics trade.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

The best place to hide needles is in a haystack.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

The three movements include “an invocation to hands that weave”; “a meeting of foams, needles, songs, threats and pulsations”; and what Negrón calls “an archipelago of resonances and possibilities.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

Brigit didn't look up from her knitting needles.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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

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

McRae’s hometown is often needled as Canada’s Texas, best known for its annual massive Stampede rodeo.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2023

The spruce tree is densely limbed and needled, but what Alice doesn’t know is that a goshawk can maneuver a maze.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

After graduating, she began practicing conventional Western medicine at a clinic by day, and needling animals in their living rooms on evenings and weekends.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 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

Raducanu suffered a back spasm in Strasbourg last week, using dry needling and heat therapy to help her recovery.

From BBC May 26, 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

Then he jammed his hand into the bush and snatched a fistful of roses, the thorns needling into his fingers and palm.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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