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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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