pinch

Example Sentences

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"We have big chillers that hold all of our chilled and frozen food across the city, where we'll see increased prices. We will feel a pinch and so will our charity partners downstream."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Start with brown butter — cooled, but still fragrant — and mix it with brown sugar, flour, a generous measure of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Consumer-linked industrial stocks, such as Stanley Works, down more than 18% since fighting began through midday trading on Thursday, have been hit hardest, likely on the belief that oil prices will pinch consumers’ purses.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Besides, being broke and having to pinch pennies in college is a rite of passage, right?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

When I was little, he used to pinch my nose and pretend to pull it off my face.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day