winced
Example Sentences
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Stepping into the arcade, he winced as he accidentally bumped into someone.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
I wonder if any of the cardinals and other Vatican officials in the audience winced at the notion of the Bishop of Rome taking his place as one among many “moral voices.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Figueroa winced, smiled and fired back to the body.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
The ensuing sound of the collision's initial impact was so loud that jurors winced after being warned to decrease the volume on their listening devices.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
She winced as a low chuckle filled her ears, and when she took in the familiar smell of spicy cologne, her blood ran cold.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
