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flinch

[flinch] / flɪntʃ /


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"And it is one that we don't flinch from telling."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Children who flinch at the slam of a door.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

"He didn't flinch when the request came in."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Did they flinch from their earlier arguments and beliefs?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Every now and then, I take a bite that makes me flinch, but it’s not too bad.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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