needles

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It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as needles, bedding or clothing.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Kneeling beside her, Dr. Kristen Miller swiftly tapped hair-thin needles into the dog’s back and haunches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The deadly fires that devastated homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena also laid waste to a lush canopy of leaves and pine needles that had cooled and shaded residents here for generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The disruption has particularly affected petrochemical sectors in Asia and forced governments to take action, with South Korea imposing a ban this month on hoarding syringes and needles to guard against shortages.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Akira looked at the ground, where brittle leaves and pine needles were ready and waiting to burn.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz