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• n  the leaf of a conifer
• n  a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
• n  a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
• n  a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
• v  goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
• v  prick with a needle
• s  unnecessary and unwarranted
  a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life

• As a result, say officials, Jennifer was subjected to dozens of needless operations and invasive procedures.
• Cutting back on needless spending isn't a bad idea for anyone, but "renegotiating your credit-card balances or getting a lower cost on your IRA probably saves you a lot more money .
• For most of us, those needless deaths prick our consciences and motivate us to open our wallets, but they don't threaten our own health.

• acerate leaf
• needle
• phonograph needle
• goad
• gratuitous
• uncalled-for

News & Articles

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• Asheboro hands Martinsville fifth straight loss with 8-2 win
  Two runs, 13 hits, four errors and 14 left on base. That was the Martinsville Mustangs’ equation Tuesday night against Asheboro. Needless to say it wasn’t a winning one.
  June 12, 2013 - Martinsville Bulletin
• Cheating on Android -- Windows 8 in my bed
  I am a longtime Android user and fan. However, my Nexus 7 has been running very slow. Needless to say, I am in the market for something to replace it. I was planning on looking for another Android tablet. Heck, like my colleague Joe Wilcox, I even collect Android collectibles. However, I am currently having a sordid love affair with Microsoft Windows 8. Everyone who hears about my love for ...
  June 11, 2013 - BetaNews
• Dogwood's Campbell returns to Aiken after Belmont win
  Needless to say, the last 24 hours have been a whirlwind for anyone involved with Dogwood Stable, especially so for owner Cot Campbell and his wife, Ann.
  June 9, 2013 - News 12 Augusta

Quotes

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• Roger Goodell in National Football Post
  Needless to say, your margin for error is extremely limited,Goodell wrote in a letter when Vick was allowed back into the league.
• Marquis Cooper in FOXNews
  I swore I would never do so again,Cooper said in a statement. "I didn't like the fact that I couldn't see land. Needless to say I am very concerned. I am praying and hoping for the best."
• John McCain in FOXNews
  But raise taxes as Senator Obama wants to do or some kind of massive bailout that is a needless expenditure of taxpayer dollars is obviously something that I don't support,McCain told reporters Wednesday.