- present participle of pinch.
pinching
Example Sentences
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“And now, here we are. We’re just pinching ourselves and asking, ‘Is it real?'”
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
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
“It feels like somebody pinching you—not softly, either,” said Rodriguez, who works at an internet-service provider.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 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
Ba paced past her, pinching the bridge of his nose under his glasses.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
