haystack

Example Sentences

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Maven was built to find the needle in the haystack.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

This eliminates the costs and risks associated with pinpointing naturally occurring pockets of hot water, which are like needles in a haystack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"It's like looking for a needle in a haystack," Pavia said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

“It’s a haystack of dry fuels that are just waiting to burn,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

She ended behind Lloyd and gave the back of his haystack a painful thump.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck