winced

Example Sentences

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In the first half of his first game back, Tatum flubbed a dunk and O’Malley winced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The ensuing sound of the collision's initial impact was so loud that jurors winced after being warned to decrease the volume on their listening devices.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The Miami Heat guard’s knee injury suffered in 2023 when he slipped off the side of the Cleveland Cavaliers court haunted Doncic while he winced in pain near the Lakers bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

After winning a 27-shot exchange at 4-4 0-30 down, Djokovic winced and gasped for air before bending over his towel box.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

He winced as a sharp pain shot through his shoulder.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville