flinch

Example Sentences

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“Those drivers are the best drivers in the world. They would not even have flinched at something like this.”

From Washington Times

In her, people of Latin American descent see their abuelas: whether by Mrs. Ángela’s shirts flecked with flowers, by the spots on her hands or by her ability to handle hot tortillas without flinching.

From New York Times

When the shelling starts, the people who remain in the devastation of Avdiivka hardly flinch.

From New York Times

Washington took a quick 5-0 lead to get the home crowd revved up early, but Kansas State didn’t flinch.

From Seattle Times

“You need a new desk,” he said, storming offstage and leaving Andre flinching and confused in his wake.

From Los Angeles Times