vise

Example Sentences

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An examination of the tightening vise in which Jews in the Netherlands—whether German-Jewish refugees like the Franks or longtime residents—found themselves is hampered, again, by storytelling problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2025

Koufax created a vise between his middle finger and the knuckle on his ring finger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2024

It’s no cause for alarm, but it felt as if a vise were being twisted tighter and tighter around my chest.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

After enjoying a strong run where they could keep raising prices to boost their profits, companies are now stuck in a vise.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

That familiar holy terror tore through her blood vessels and wrapped a vise grip around her heart.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older