pinch
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes, even though people may feel they have already made every saving possible.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Many oil-market analysts at the onset of the U.S.-Iran war said the global economy would start to feel the pinch of a virtually shut Strait of Hormuz as early as May.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Toss with 1 teaspoon honey, a pinch of salt and half of the orange zest.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He was waving his hands, ready to pinch.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
