squeeze
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She receives Universal Credit and says she too is "definitely" feeling the squeeze.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
They found that spending extended periods in thick fluid caused the cells to become smaller, more flexible, and better able to squeeze through narrow openings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Eurozone business activity slowed amid a squeeze on profit margins and higher energy costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Now, a second squeeze is emerging as soaring shipping costs begin to reshape global crude flows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Then she puts her hand on my shoulder and gives it a faint squeeze.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
The lost supply squeezes an already tight market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
It isn’t too hard to imagine a scenario where a bust squeezes Nvidia from multiple sides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The presence of so many stalwarts largely squeezes out fresh talent, but the mysterious Irish newcomer Dove Ellis stands out as a potential winner, for the otherworldly beauty of his debut album, Blizzard.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Both companies have seen profits and share prices skyrocket in recent months, as frenzied demand for AI infrastructure squeezes the global supply of memory chips.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
He squeezes my hand, a silent thanks, and a breeze blows through, bringing with it the scent of sweet clover and moss.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
As the cells squeezed through these restricted passages, their nuclei underwent visible deformation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
"The industry has really been squeezed by costs going up quite a bit... but the price of lobster is actually at its lowest" in years, Dayton said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
As Baig reminded me, “Many of us are small-business owners, independent workers, homeowners, so we’re even more greatly squeezed by all these rising bills.”
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026
He scored a try but kicked just two of five conversions as the Aussies squeezed to a 24-22 win at Sydney Football Stadium.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Allun took Jonn's hand and squeezed it warmly.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
But the impact of soaring energy prices is showing up across the economy and squeezing workers’ pay packets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, the film works to wring out a tear, occasionally squeezing too hard, but earning several sad sighs of recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Micron Technology is making the “smart move” to retain customers’ loyalty by not squeezing them too tightly on prices, according to Elon Musk.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
After obliterating Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 final before squeezing past Arsenal on penalties in last season's showpiece game, Luis Enrique's side are aiming to win a third consecutive European crown.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Now she was squeezing his hand just as hard.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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