Example Sentences

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Airlines have been under pressure on concerns that elevated jet-fuel prices will squeeze margins and curb demand as carriers are forced to raise fares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He believes the current economic challenges will squeeze out people from ever getting into the music industry.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

A large truck will squeeze into this door as the outer distance from mirror to mirror is 96 inches.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

He will squeeze every last day of delay out of the 30 days allowed.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2023

I can't settle with them as I expected, and they will squeeze me to the uttermost.

From The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers by Cholmondeley, Mary