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wince

[wins] / wɪns /


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Those who wince at the idea of a blue-collar career change don’t necessarily look down on people who work with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

"The noise that made I was like: 'Oh my God,'" he remembered with a wince.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

But what makes me wince is the long payoff periods — 35 years at $500 million annually for Proposition 2 and 40 years at $400 million annually for Proposition 4.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Although I knew she meant it as a compliment, I couldn’t help but wince.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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