- present participle of pinch.
pinching
Example Sentences
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“He was always pinching himself about the life that he had — the stories, the adventures, and his luck.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“And now, here we are. We’re just pinching ourselves and asking, ‘Is it real?'”
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
King Charles must be pinching himself at the moment.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
On top of a sudden CEO departure in February, HP has been dealing with the rising cost of memory pinching margins.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
He nodded, wincing at bit at the name like a remembered wound pinching at a nerve.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
