squeeze
verb (used with object)
to press forcibly together; compress.
have been squeezing
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present perfect progressiveof squeeze.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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US households saw some temporary respite in recent weeks as gasoline prices -- which have been squeezing families' budgets -- dropped below the $4 per gallon average on an interim deal between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The PBMs, all of which now are owned by the insurance companies, have been squeezing what they pay for drugs,” Tanquilut said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2024
Since 2019, LIGO's twin detectors have been squeezing light in such a way as to improve their sensitivity to the upper frequency range of gravitational waves they detect.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2023
Rapidly rising bond yields have been squeezing Wall Street since the summer.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
The lady inquires which of the servants have been squeezing the dog in the door.
From The Dog by Dinks
