Example Sentences

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City fans will wince remembering the end of 2023-24, when a late loss at home to Arsenal saw the title slip form their grasp into Chelsea's hands.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

You will laugh and you will wince, and you will see yourself and those you love.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2022

Reid was pulled out of position and Angelo Ogbonna will wince at the way the ensuing cutback went through his legs before reaching Albrighton, whose clipped finish deceived the flatfooted Joe Hart.

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2017

Assuming he does, imagine how much the Yankees — who have little regard for Rodriguez these days — will wince when they have to sign the check.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2013

The pachyderm will wince, shake himself and be left grinning.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 by Various