close call

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Dr Bretwood Higman, an Alaskan geologist, who saw for himself the damage at Tracy Arm Fjord, said it was "a close call".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

There was a close call at Newark Liberty International Airport last week, when an Alaska Air plane flew over a FedEx freighter when both were attempting to land on crossing runways at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s a close call, but ultimately I’m on your side.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

On the opening night of Mission League basketball action Wednesday, there was a huge upset, one close call and two easy victories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Yet Ernest’s decision to invite Oppie into the discussion had been a close call.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik