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needle

[need-l] / ˈnid l /


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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

Developments like having humanoid robots inside factories are still likely several years away at best, and it will take time for automation and AI adoption to meaningfully move the needle in terms of earnings.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

"Searching for anything in it is like hunting for a needle in a haystack," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

No toothbrush or needle but—unheard-of wealth—a whole packet of safety pins!

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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