pinch
Example Sentences
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Skilled trades across the board are suffering a workforce pinch, and fiber doesn’t have the well-worn training pipeline that trades like auto repair, plumbing and electrical power work enjoy.
Klein, who came out of nowhere to rescue the Dodgers with four scoreless innings in the marathon Game 3 of the World Series, was still pinching himself about being recognized in public.
From Los Angeles Times
He pinched the bridge of his nose, and the wrinkles on his face compressed and deepened and darkened.
From Literature
As the train departs and shadowy London pinches smaller behind us, a chill prickles at the back of my neck.
From Literature
I pinch my leg so I don’t say anything more about this.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
