pinch

Example Sentences

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose country is feeling the economic pinch of the war, appealed directly to Trump to find an offramp.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

In a pinch, I’ll take a Nixon or a Truman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

In a pinch, we could just use water.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy