close thing
Example Sentences
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It's easy to say now that "the system worked" but it was a very close thing, entirely dependent on the good faith actions of certain members of the government.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2021
In real life Roosevelt was almost assassinated in February 1933—a very close thing, the guy standing next to him was killed.
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2020
“It’s a pretty close thing to me and my family,” McKivitz said Tuesday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2019
Luckily nobody was killed, but it was a close thing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2018
Harry managed not to shout out, but it was a close thing.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
