wince

Example Sentences

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Those who wince at the idea of a blue-collar career change don’t necessarily look down on people who work with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

He said Ms Ventura usually appeared comfortable, but sometimes Combs would give directions that would make her wince or sigh.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

But what makes me wince is the long payoff periods — 35 years at $500 million annually for Proposition 2 and 40 years at $400 million annually for Proposition 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Even writing out the she saids, the and them, made her wince, and she felt foolish, appearing to know about the emotions of an imaginary being.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan