pinched
Example Sentences
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“There were moments, there were twitches, there were things — I thought I was having pinched nerves in my neck, and they were quite frequent,” Andrews said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The promotion landed at a time when customers are feeling particularly pinched by inflation and high gas prices, Konecny said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Big picture: Higher inflation has pinched households and raised costs for businesses.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Sales there have been challenged, Falorni says, partly owing to lower-income consumers feeling pinched.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Her face has that pinched look that means she’s got more to say but won’t say it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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