flinch

Example Sentences

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The weight of expectation, a final in front of 100,000 and a billion more at home, made them flinch.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

But Kutler said he didn’t flinch, and the new company has been “1,000%” supportive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

So the next time you reach past the clinking crowd of condiments for the same familiar jar, you might try not to flinch.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

But in recent days, investors have appeared to flinch at news that Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon.com all intend to spend even more in 2026 on their AI build-outs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Mom and Jack don’t flinch or open their eyes as I tiptoe across the room and swipe the room key from the desk.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day