at the heels of
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“For all the success we had this year, we are still nipping at the heels of giants who earned their positions over the last 50 years,” said Hogan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
Indeed, orders for the coffee-spiked martini that originated in 1980s London were up 50% during the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, 2023, nipping at the heels of the iconic Old Fashioned.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2024
The towel Murray threw landed at the heels of Davis on the baseline but the heat pack skidded across the floor just as Karl-Anthony Towns was going for a lay-up.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
The winger snapped at the heels of Borna Barisic by the corner flag, the Croatian tumbled, and grabbed the ball, expecting a free-kick.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
A few thin reindeer brought up the rear, with the great dogs snapping at the heels of stragglers.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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