squeeze
verb (used with object)
to press forcibly together; compress.
were squeezing
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past progressiveof squeeze.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In 1869, when L.A.’s wineries were squeezing out as much as 5 million gallons, 3 out of every 4 Los Angeles manufacturing workers were earning their pay in some fashion from the wine business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
“Execution. I think the guys wanted it too much probably and just were squeezing maybe. Didn’t go in the net. But there was plenty of chances there, just doesn’t go in.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
The company withdrew its fiscal 2022 net sales and core earnings forecasts, saying higher consumer prices and geopolitical uncertainty were squeezing store traffic as well as margins.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
"People were squeezing each other and trying to go inside as fast as they could," Fati says.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2022
He was trying not to cry, but the tears were squeezing out of his eyes and he kept wiping his face with his sleeve.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
