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flinched



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He never flinched, instead taking it upon himself to bring up prominent women with alopecia.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

On the other hand, rich drivers barely flinched.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Judiciary chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, meanwhile, barely flinched as an explosion rocked an area close to the demonstration, in images widely broadcast on state TV.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

I was the only one who even flinched when the smoke and flames came our way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

Koffi flinched, surprised at how much the words stung.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray



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