winced

Example Sentences

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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

Like many, I’ve previously winced at hop-on, hop-off city bus tours, but around $29 for a 60-minute ride seemed worth it to get the lay of the land in this densely populated place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

One of the behind-the-scenes details of that was Hasselbeck winced in pain every time he used his left hand to put the football in Lynch’s belly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

When we asked about how young people feel about Americans, the minder winced visibly and tried to stop her answering.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

Phillip winced, then slowly pulled May’s crown necklace off the Mirror.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley