squeeze

Example Sentences

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Higher costs for employers and consumers could squeeze the spending that supports new hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Finish with lemon zest, a squeeze of juice, grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan and Goldman Sachs suggested that much of the stock-market gains seen over the past 24 hours have been driven by a powerful short squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in multiple industries.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“That’s a relief,” he says, putting his hand on my shoulder and giving it a reassuring squeeze.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam