needling
Example Sentences
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Best known as one-half of reality TV’s most polarizing couple on “The Hills,” Pratt built a reputation as a needling instigator, often leaning into the role of villain with annoying enthusiasm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
One girl in school enjoyed needling me: “Why weren’t you in school yesterday? Oh, I bet because you were on TV.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Raducanu suffered a back spasm in Strasbourg last week, using dry needling and heat therapy to help her recovery.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
We hadn’t even reached the baggage claim and he had his arm around me, needling my sister with his embarrassing behavior.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
