pinched
Example Sentences
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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
However, in keeping with what had gone before, Higgins immediately responded with runs of 44 and 55 and then pinched the following frame after laying a snooker on the brown.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
He pinched the hose, directing any residual water to the ash pit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
At the prep table Cook wiped at her brow as she pinched dough into dinner rolls.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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