needling
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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
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
Kupp has been in the league since 2017 and doesn’t mind needling his buddy a bit, especially about the hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2024
“But to retire it,” Rick said, “because it’s needling you—give me that ” He struggled to pry the laser tube away from Phil Resch.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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