pinched
Example Sentences
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The war in Iran has pinched Central Valley farmers — already struggling with water supply and other issues — by driving up fertilizer prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
With many Americans already feeling pinched after postpandemic inflation drove up the prices of goods and services, that could be a recipe for even greater economic malaise.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Consumers remain generous in their tipping, for example. Sometimes if someone is feeling pinched at the pocket they might pull back on tipping, but none of that is happening.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
One postcard dated in 1967 included an apology that the author had "started to write in pencil but Tony pinched my pen".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She pinched the bridge of her nose tightly.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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