needle
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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
Right now, we have to pass through the eye of a needle, and a limited number of possibilities could get us there.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
“After a few years, we’re going to hopefully see this move the needle on supply.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Then he noticed the hole drilled through the other end of the stick, and decided that the whole thing looked more like a big needle.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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