flinched
Example Sentences
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Djokovic probably could have wandered into Taylor Swift’s basketball court wedding and nobody would have flinched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The lads barely flinched, only allowing themselves a brief flicker of enjoyment on the second chorus.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
He never flinched, instead taking it upon himself to bring up prominent women with alopecia.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
Lower-income drivers started to cut back at the pump in March as prices soared, while higher-income drivers have barely flinched.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Jam flinched and curled her hands into fists, burying them deeper in her pockets.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
