squeeze
Example Sentences
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Buying sprees of outlets led to owners who became highly leveraged and less able to invest in programming, which put the squeeze on suppliers such as CBS News Radio.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
For now, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seems determined to shield the public from feeling too much of a squeeze, using subsidies to keep fuel prices low.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Walmart has warned higher petrol prices are causing US consumers to cut spending elsewhere as the war with Iran continues to squeeze household budgets.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
That approach uses metals to squeeze light into spaces smaller than its wavelength.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Aunt Kitty stepped aside and nodded for me to pass, giving my arm a quick squeeze.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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