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In it, Cohen described his own involvement in the smearing of O’Donnell, and how he had winced when Trump’s comments about her came up during a presidential debate moderated by Megyn Kelly in 2015.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Penny Ford, a Mount Pleasant resident who attended the event with her husband, Jim Ford, gave a more grudging assessment, explaining that they had winced at Ms. Mace’s comments about the former president.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2021

The day before my visit, he had winced when his father crumpled a plastic cookie package that he was putting in the recycling bin.

From The New Yorker • May 6, 2019

Ali’s eyes lifted suddenly and he smiled at Aunt Coretta and Lanna Shabazz, who had winced and drawn in their breath as he talked of that fifth round.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2016

He had watched her rub on the salve and wince, and he had winced in sympathy.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry