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

For U.S. corporations already struggling to defend profits in the face of rising costs before the conflict, any further squeeze could pull down estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A squeeze of lemon sharpens, a handful of dill or parsley brightens, fried shallots or breadcrumbs add texture, a drizzle of oil or aioli brings richness.

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

I’m so happy and relieved to see him that I quickly squeeze by the bike and pop my head beneath the curtain.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin