pinch

Example Sentences

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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

Toss with 1 teaspoon honey, a pinch of salt and half of the orange zest.

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

Her mobile phone, which she had for work, "became a real pinch point for him because he knew that was contact with the outside world".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He was waving his hands, ready to pinch.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola