squeeze
verb (used with object)
to press forcibly together; compress.
are squeezing
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present progressiveof squeeze.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rising borrowing costs and sluggish exits are squeezing smaller private-equity firms, leading to employee turnover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
But studies show that infrastructure development and tourism are squeezing its habitat, while increasing noise is altering how it communicates with potential mates and rivals.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, rising costs for housing and transportation are squeezing middle-income families.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Diesel cost just $3.71 on average a year ago, and the higher prices are squeezing farmers and truckers, which could be forced to pass on the increases to consumers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
They are squeezing him from every angle, but he can’t see them.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
