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Sarunnio Posted 11 years ago
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Pinched
what does it mean by "pinched" in the below context?
The retail sector has been pinched by a number of factors, including the shift to e-commerce, emerging companies, and what many consider to be an inundation of stores
does that mean "got stolen on some profit"?
The retail sector has been pinched by a number of factors, including the shift to e-commerce, emerging companies, and what many consider to be an inundation of stores
does that mean "got stolen on some profit"?
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Sarunnio what does it mean by "pinched" 'constrained from great success or great profits'
- Sarunnio what does it mean by "pinched" 'constrained from great success or great profits'
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Sarunniowhat does it mean by "pinched"'constrained from great success or great profits'
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Sarunniodoes that mean "got stolen on some profit"?I don't think so, because it is not the retail sector that got stolen.
I think it's more likely to mean "has felt the pinch", meaning felt some pain.
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