at the heels of
Example Sentences
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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
They’ve watched their country open up to the world and their factories propel its economy, which nips at the heels of the United States as the world’s largest.
From BBC • Nov. 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
Ratings-wise it is nipping at the heels of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2023
Two dogs rushed out toward Jethro’s team, barking shrilly and snapping at the heels of the horses.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
