winced

Example Sentences

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Stepping into the arcade, he winced as he accidentally bumped into someone.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Which is how it was sold to the private-pilot world, which winced at the mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

While Sinjin might’ve winced through every extra-point rally, Hagen soaked it all in — steady under pressure..

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2025

The Titan shifted and winced as if Small Bob was clawing his armpit.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan