needle
Example Sentences
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A needle goes into my arm, and the blood goes out of my vein through a tube.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
But the president’s graphic interaction with schoolchildren should move the needle.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Because it requires a needle based injection into the heart muscle, it generally cannot be used immediately after a heart attack.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
“Having an operator with AMZN’s scale, ambition and expertise can allow them to become an effective 3P competitor for all volumes moving the share and pricing needle in all modes,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
It looked like he had done it himself, possibly in the dark, possibly with a blunt needle.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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