pinch

Example Sentences

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Goldberg wrote that Apple’s decisions to buy up more memory and launch the Neo at its current price point could pinch margins now but potentially pay off down the line.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, sentiment in the oil-related sector deteriorated sharply amid market volatility, signaling that some businesses are starting to feel the pinch from the fallout of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, finish the top with a scattering of turbinado sugar for crunch and a pinch of flaky salt for sparkle.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

But with the loss of boosts to commercial and sponsorship revenue for the next 12 months and beyond, there is no doubt the FAW will feel the pinch.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I want to tell him his dad is an idiot, but I pinch my lips together and don’t say anything.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée