Example Sentences

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Mr. Musk had lined up financing for his offer and was needling the company with his tweets.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2022

Ross, a right-handed starter for the Washington Nationals, knew he was needling a solid performance.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2021

Dion wished he hadn’t said anything, but he had, and now the kid was needling him.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2019

Breyer, who was testifying with Justice Anthony Kennedy at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, was needling his colleagues, and he wasn’t finished.

From MSNBC • Apr. 11, 2015

I didn’t want to think about anything, so I thought about how the wind was needling through my clothes to my skin.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart