pinch

Example Sentences

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"We have big chillers that hold all of our chilled and frozen food across the city, where we'll see increased prices. We will feel a pinch and so will our charity partners downstream."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Start with brown butter — cooled, but still fragrant — and mix it with brown sugar, flour, a generous measure of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The Friedmans’ valuable collection had gone to the Marshall Library as a gift, and Elizebeth had to pinch pennies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield