Example Sentences

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Climbing inflation has boosted the raise that Social Security recipients are projected to receive next year, but it will come too late to help with the gas and grocery bills that are squeezing households today.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tariffs are squeezing small businesses that hire kids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Aggressive ECRIs are only one way some operators are squeezing all they can out of customers.

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2025

Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

I can’t explain the crush of feelings that are squeezing my insides, so I don’t try.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan