flinched

Example Sentences

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Up to that point, neither team’s starting pitcher had flinched.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 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

"I feel like some are still carrying on despite everything, like me. I was in the salon when a loud explosion went off, and no-one even flinched," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Paris flinched and almost sprang into action as someone approached Sinclair, but he held back when he recognized that it was one of the judges bringing him the final results.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti