pinch

Example Sentences

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To make, combine cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ground cumin, black pepper and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

He was part of an outstanding JV team his junior year, called up as a pinch runner for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Her mobile phone, which she had for work, "became a real pinch point for him because he knew that was contact with the outside world".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

That can push up borrowing costs, increase borrower defaults and pinch corporate profits.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“I promise this time. I really do. You don’t have to pinch my head, really. I’ll do what you say.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen