squeezed

Example Sentences

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Store owners say they are being squeezed for cash over what they claim are minor violations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But when squeezed quickly, they actually become weaker.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Shoppers weren’t in the mood to pay more for staples such as coffee, chocolate, and ice cream as inflation squeezed their wallets.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Announcing its decision to appoint administrators earlier in the year, the company said reduced demand, "escalating" employment costs and "soaring" energy costs had "squeezed the business financially".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But today, instead of sitting across from or behind them like she usually did, Alicia motioned for Zeke to scoot over and squeezed in next to him.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness