narrow squeak
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At the end of a campaign that included everything from singing the national anthem to physical combat, she was returned to Parliament by the narrow squeak of 211 votes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sleuth Sheringham, detecting a murder, finds himself the favorite suspect, has a narrow squeak, remains puzzled.
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
“You’ve had a narrow squeak, old chap!” said Philip.
From Fordham's Feud by Bertram Mitford
