narrow squeak
Example Sentences
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Catholic Chaplain John A. Wilson had a narrow squeak when, riding the same road, he saw men waving their arms and stopped his car, jumping out.
From Time Magazine Archive
That is a realistic appraisal: the consequences of losing would have been serious for America's ability to conduct foreign policy around the world, so the narrow squeak past disaster was a vital victory.
From Time Magazine Archive
He won by the narrow squeak of 230 to 228 and, for the time being, saved the Cabinet.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sleuth Sheringham, detecting a murder, finds himself the favorite suspect, has a narrow squeak, remains puzzled.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was a narrow squeak, but I got through all right.
From Toppleton's Client or, A Spirit in Exile by John Kendrick Bangs
