Example Sentences

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But he said he pulled a muscle in the fourth quarter and was wincing in pain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2024

Soto was wincing in pain after making a throw in right field in the top of the third and left the game after getting caught in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2022

Haener’s 19-yard strike to Erik Brooks put Fresno State back in front 33-30 with 2:55 remaining, but he was wincing in pain on the ground after taking numerous hits throughout the night.

From Fox News • Sep. 19, 2021

Stone was wincing in pain while playing, and DeBoer didn’t have any update on how he was doing.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2020

Boobie jolted upright, as if he was wincing from the force of a shock.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger