whisker
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The dollar was recently at 161.82 yen on Thursday, a mere whisker from its high of ¥161.92 on June 22.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Muller beat more experienced players to the prize in 2010 - by a whisker.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Reform won the first one in Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire last May, beating Labour by a whisker.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Part of elephants' whisker evolution is to prevent breakage, said Schulz.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
“Well, Mrs. Minturn just sat there with her hands in a bunch until Mrs. Cranston reached down for her reticule, which was just a whisker away from me. She handed her some money.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
The study was only carried out on mice, mostly via cells taken from their whiskers.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Unlike most mammals with whiskers, those of elephants don't grow back.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
He slides his long paws over his whiskers in what I’ve noticed is his sign that he’s impressed with himself.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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