crunch

Example Sentences

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None of this will happen quickly, and given the budget crunch, you might be wondering how any of this would be paid for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Residents of Brora said excitement was building ahead of the weekend's crunch match.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Still, like others in the industry, it faces headwinds from the memory supply crunch and geopolitical tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Japan's leading potato chip maker is feeling the crunch from shortages linked to the Iran war, swapping its signature orange-and-yellow packets for black and white.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Her nerves were still as frayed as old rope; every sudden skitter and crunch of leaf underfoot rattled her insides.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray