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has needled

  • present perfect of needle (3rd person singular).

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And he has needled Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell about the pace at which the central bank has raised short-term interest rates.

From Washington Post Dec. 20, 2018

But the more I’ve thought about it, the more the use of “washed” to describe part of the life-course of regular humans has needled me.

From Slate Jul. 3, 2018

He signed off with "Love as always, John."It isn't the first time in recent weeks that Hempton has needled Ackman.

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2015

Ryan has needled Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for bouncing a pitch into the dirt before the Boston Red Sox home opener.

From Washington Times Aug. 10, 2015

Des Moines' Ross Daniels Root Feeder Co. has needled its business with a hypodermic needle for plants.

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