flinched

Example Sentences

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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

"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

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

If one flinched or looked in any way eager to leap at the giant bird, Mama Woof warned it back into position with a cuff from her massive paw.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood