pinch

Example Sentences

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"But obviously, you know, we've been feeling that pinch for much longer."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Drizzle the melted butter over the top, then sprinkle generously with Turbinado sugar and a pinch of flaky salt.

From Salon • May 25, 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

“In a pinch, I will drink Pepsi Zero without thinking twice,” Zember explained.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I gotta pinch myself so hard, I left a mark once.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome