pinching

Example Sentences

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On top of a sudden CEO departure in February, HP has been dealing with the rising cost of memory pinching margins.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

As food inflation persists, many of us have been pinching pennies in our grocery budgets.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Klein, who came out of nowhere to rescue the Dodgers with four scoreless innings in the marathon Game 3 of the World Series, was still pinching himself about being recognized in public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Home prices are down 17% since the pandemic, according to the Bank for International Settlements, and uncertainty over China’s economic future has many people pinching pennies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

“Very sensible,” says Samir, pinching his mustache and squinting at the setting sun.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri