pinched
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Earlier in the tour, Breetzke made a century in the first one-day international but drew the ire of the Australians when he pinched a single after a throw rebounded off his body.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
This is the soft layer of fat immediately below the skin that can be "pinched."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Foot Locker was also being pinched by U.S. tariffs on imports from Asia, where many sneakers are produced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
With many Americans already feeling pinched after postpandemic inflation drove up the prices of goods and services, that could be a recipe for even greater economic malaise.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Ow!” he said, and pinched her right back.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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