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Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig said on CNN that Kohrs' media interviews were a "horrible idea" and predicted that "prosecutors are wincing" watching her comments.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

Many departments are wincing at the additional costs they have to cover because of inflation.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2022

Until then, and even through the early years of the 21st century, most hair ties were usually fastened together with metal aglets; those who can remember using them are wincing right now.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022

With the recent arrest of Mr. Hernandez, many in law enforcement are wincing that the early possible lead apparently received so little attention for so long.

From New York Times • May 27, 2012

Because it is good stinging gospel truth, and the grumbling that is going on is because your consciences really are wincing at what I say.

From The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)