needle

Example Sentences

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Lerosey-Aubril spent more than 50 hours working under a microscope with a fine needle to expose its features.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Demographers are skeptical that subsidies can move the needle much against forces like high education costs, job insecurity, delayed marriage, and shifting gender norms.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Scientifically, this moves the needle from just preserving the structure of brain tissue to preserving its function.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She hosts monthly arts and crafts workshops including activities like scrapbooking, punch needle embroidery and clay art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I started the stitch three times and then pushed the needle through the hide and slowly pulled, snugging up the beads almost like Sela had.

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