pinch
Example Sentences
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When he meets with Wembanyama one-on-one, the Jackals’ president doesn’t just pinch himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Many oil-market analysts at the onset of the U.S.-Iran war said the global economy would start to feel the pinch of a virtually shut Strait of Hormuz as early as May.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Meanwhile, make the blueberry sauce: Combine the remaining blueberries, water, honey, orange juice and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He was part of an outstanding JV team his junior year, called up as a pinch runner for the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
I pinch my leg so I don’t say anything more about this.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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