is pinching
- present progressive of pinch (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The actor who voiced the plucky PC Mukherjee in the latest hit Wallace and Gromit film has said she is pinching herself ahead of a "quite insane" trip to the Oscars.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2025
High inflation is pinching households and businesses with costlier groceries, utility bills and more.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
And the bill comes at a time when high inflation is pinching family budgets, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
This lower-than-expected job growth comes as inflation is pinching consumers and employers.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2021
“Will’s is pinching his lips together, if it makes you feel better,” she adds.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
