needles

Example Sentences

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The best place to hide needles is in a haystack.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Xi is trying to thread several needles at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

I flick it back and forth until it moves from numb to pins and needles, then I peek through the blinds to see if Mom is here.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko