cringe
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When Mr. Epstein laments the “excessive autonomy I constructed for myself,” it is hard not to cringe thinking of the many people in this world whose lives truly would be better with fewer constraints.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
I’ve also seen much younger viewers cringe at the suggestion of staring at anything rendered in gray scale that has a running time longer than a “Twilight Zone” episode.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
A long-standing critic said "it is better to cringe and do a U-turn than do the wrong thing".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“Lurker” is one part cringe comedy, one part inquiry into the limits of online celebrity — an ideal recipe for Russell, a former writer and producer on “The Bear” and “Beef.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
She doesn’t even cringe when the man pokes his translucent nose to hers, glaring into her eyes.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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