needles
Example Sentences
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There was the chirping of cicadas and the crunch of desiccated pine needles underfoot, but the most remarkable thing about the place was the quiet.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Dead pine needles and soot carpet the forest floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
I had been having a strange feeling of pins and needles in my face and was convinced it was a problem with my wisdom teeth.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
McDaniel needles the other side of the ball too, James said, warning defenders to be ready for a deep pass before hitting them with a quick out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
She picked at the wool, patted it, dug the needles into it, and then her fingers were flying, the yarn moving up and over one needle and across to the other.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
