Sentence examples for be a pinch from inspiring English sources

Those numbers may be a pinch high since voters can exaggerate their propensity to vote, as well as their propensity to be registered.

But to those of us a little too weighed down with adult worries, "Mamma Mia!" on screen and stage may be a pinch in the potbelly, a reminder to lighten up already, for goodness' sake.

So there had to be a pinch of naiveté - a bit of being new to the job.

Adjust it to be a pinch less, generally regarded as 1/8 tsp.

"His D.H. day might be a pinch-hit plate appearance".

"He would be a pinch-runner off the bench," Cashman said.

Giambi is not paid to be a pinch-hitter, but he has played this cameo role since he was found last week to have a parasite that has devoured his energy.

With Justin Turner at third and Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger anchoring the opposite corner, Freese figures to be a pinch-hitter and veteran clubhouse presence.

Normally, this would be a pinch-hitting situation.

Like President Obama, Dolley Madison did have a slight tobacco dependency, though she made no promises it would be a "pinch-free" zone.

They also have the ability to change and decide who will be a pinch-hitter and who will be a substitute pitcher.