squeezing

Example Sentences

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Some drivers are squeezing more miles out of their vehicles and eschewing new rides because of sticker shock, high interest rates and economic jitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

One famous example was Inky, the octopus that escaped from New Zealand's National Aquarium in 2016 by squeezing through a drainpipe and making its way back to the ocean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

"And in India, with such an abundance of cheap labour and a lack of unionisation, companies are able to continue squeezing workers. Which way would CarryMen go, we'll have to see."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While households are cushioned by government measures like fuel subsidies, higher freight and insurance expenses are squeezing trading firms, the economist said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Felix felt like the world’s strongest rubber band was squeezing his head.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty