pinch

Example Sentences

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Still, sentiment in the oil-related sector deteriorated sharply amid market volatility, signaling that some businesses are starting to feel the pinch from the fallout of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose country is feeling the economic pinch of the war, appealed directly to Trump to find an offramp.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead, finish the top with a scattering of turbinado sugar for crunch and a pinch of flaky salt for sparkle.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Next to feel the pinch would be the continent of Africa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

When Dad got extra stressed at work, he’d pinch the bridge of his nose and say, Migraine.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller