needling
Example Sentences
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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
“But you’re building the world that makes it possible to get all this information,” I couldn’t resist needling.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
