needle

Example Sentences

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In time, and in attempts to quell neighborhood concerns, the globe’s design would shift to become a large, futuristic needle.

From Los Angeles Times

"The most obvious indicator of device quality is the shape of the resonances and we want them to be deep and narrow, like a needle piercing through the signal background," Erikson said.

From Science Daily

"If my actions can move the needle forward for myself and countless others, I'm satisfied."

From BBC

Lower mortgage rates failed to move the needle in January on a leading indicator of future home sales in the U.S., the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.

From Barron's

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