needle
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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
Inflatables are much easier for rescue services to find than a head, which can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, Hall added.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
A single IPO — however historic — rarely moves the needle, said Steve Englander, head of global G10 FX research at Standard Chartered Bank.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
If you’re going to turn the needle for somebody, then you better be part of the IP.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It was a thick needle, a gauge meant for leather, not cloth, but as soon as it was in my hand, I felt instantly better.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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