pinched

"The children were scolded for pinching each other."

"She pinched her nose to stop the sneeze from coming out. "

"The student pinched her pencil between her fingers to keep it from rolling off the desk. "

"Someone has pinched my handkerchief!"

"The police pinched the thief who robbed the bank. "

"The gardener pinched off the basil flowers to encourage more leafy growth. "

"The small sailboat pinched as the sailor tried to sail directly into the wind, causing the sails to flutter and lose power. "

"The dog pinched the toy between its teeth and ran away. "

"Even though he earned a good salary, Mr. Davis pinched pennies and rarely spent money on anything other than necessities. "

"The crab pinched my toe on the beach. "

"to be pinched for money"

"The workers pinched the stubborn train car forward inch by inch using long metal bars. "

"My dad always pinched at my messy room, even when I just cleaned it. "

"After being sick for a week, her face looked pinched and pale. "

"After waiting outside in the snow for the bus, her face was pinched and blue. "

"The family felt pinched after the car repair bill. "

"Her fingers were pinched between the heavy books. "