flinch

Example Sentences

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Even some backers of Proposition 50 flinched at the notion of sidelining the redistricting commission and undoing its painstaking, nonpartisan work.

From Los Angeles Times

Weakness, coupled with suspicion, brought on the clash when Louis flinched from using force.

From The Wall Street Journal

“At night, you couldn’t even stand up straight anymore,” said Alvarado, flinching at the memory.

From Los Angeles Times

Through it all, one oil company didn’t flinch.

From MarketWatch

Those who know Dombrowski best marvel at his ability to consume information from reports written about every player from the lowest rung of the minors to the big leagues and recall it without flinching.

From The Wall Street Journal