squeeze plays

noun

plural of squeeze play
as in squeezes

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  1. squeezes
  2. threats
  3. swords
  4. terrors
Noun
  • And yet each leg up in the market heightens the risk of more Situational Awareness-like squeezes, and of individualized distress giving way to a broader bust.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Heightened demand causes volatility, which often leads to short squeezes.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of squeezes
Noun
  • Golden Dome aims to shield the entire United States from all missile threats launched from anywhere, including from Russia and China.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nelson Wiseman, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto, said Trump’s annexation threats carry particular weight in Quebec.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of threats
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  • There were various life-size swords on display, such as the Zenithian sword and the Sword of Light from Dragon Quest XI.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fans were still filing in, braving 90-degree heat with novelty beer swords in hand, as Maiava moved USC methodically down the field, punching in a one-yard keeper for an early score.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of swords
Noun
  • Interestingly enough, facing the terrors of the world head-on is something that Danny mentions to Alice, too.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
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