were needling
- past progressive of needle.
Example Sentences
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Maybe they were needling him, or maybe it was the truth.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
When USC held its final walk-through practice Sunday afternoon, Schmidt and long snapper Zach Smith were needling Boermeester, USC’s kicker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2017
