flinch

Example Sentences

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But Kutler said he didn’t flinch, and the new company has been “1,000%” supportive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

So the next time you reach past the clinking crowd of condiments for the same familiar jar, you might try not to flinch.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Did they flinch from their earlier arguments and beliefs?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

He did not flinch at the backlash when he fought a near-pension age Mike Tyson, and he does not appear to care now.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Reggie didn't flinch at their instructions, but he did convince them to leave Freebie behind with the hotel manager, who promised to find a dog-sitter.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty