needle
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“That is an almost impossible needle to thread and explains our market perform rating.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"In this case, finding a few cysts of cyclospora in a lettuce sample is literally like looking for a needle in a haystack," he continued.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The surprises came from the rock acts brought in to re-imagine the most evocative needle drops from Anderson’s ouvre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 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
“Once the needle is through, he doesn’t really feel a thing.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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If you don't like needles, the tablet may be a better option for you.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
On any given day, suitcases contain supplies that would accommodate a hospital operating room, including scalpels, needles and IV bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
Ella spied a strange symbol on her needles.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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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
“He didn’t stick the landing,” needled rookie running back Blake Corum from the locker next door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024
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
“Take something that’s a bigger challenge,” Rabi needled Livingston.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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The Welsh Government says it is monitoring the implementation of mandatory licencing schemes for acupuncture, dry needling, body piercing, electrolysis, tattooing and semi-permanent makeup and this "will inform any potential future extension to other procedures".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
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
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
Freed from school, from the Council, and from the constant needling of his mother, Antain became a carpenter.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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