put the squeeze on
Example Sentences
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Competitors saw it as a blatant attempt by the industry powerhouse—nearly half the 400,000 cars produced in 1913 were Fords—to put the squeeze on them.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
During the early days of selling books online, he bought publisher overstock and made a nice living on eBay before Amazon put the squeeze on retail prices.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
A protracted strike would put the squeeze on smaller film production companies and broadcast TV station owners, as well as major media companies, the Moody’s report said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023
Northampton's South African-born lock David Ribbans could put the squeeze on the more established second rows.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022
Or is that when the administrative assistant put the squeeze on Mr. Big?
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
