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[pinch] / pɪntʃ /










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In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Soaring memory costs are driving up prices of smartphones, PCs, and other goods—even Apple is feeling the pinch.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Echoing the thoughts of Mitchell Cohen, Kate Bolger says that as candy has a low price point "everyone can partake" despite people feeling the economic pinch.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Pour in the lentils with water and sprinkle a pinch of salt.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

I get another pinch on the cheek, but I don’t complain.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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