winced

Example Sentences

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Stepping into the arcade, he winced as he accidentally bumped into someone.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Which is how it was sold to the private-pilot world, which winced at the mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

The Miami Heat guard’s knee injury suffered in 2023 when he slipped off the side of the Cleveland Cavaliers court haunted Doncic while he winced in pain near the Lakers bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

He winced when the clerk banged the bell on the desk for Matt, even though Matt was standing right there, waiting to carry the guests’ bags.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary