narrow squeak
Example Sentences
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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
Phumiphon Aduldet, 20, King of Siam, who is going to school in Switzerland had a narrow squeak.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week the U.S. missed such a national crisis by a narrow squeak.
From Time Magazine Archive
He won by the narrow squeak of 230 to 228 and, for the time being, saved the Cabinet.
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“I say, old chap, you’ve had a narrow squeak for it,” says the younger of the two.
From Haviland's Chum by Bertram Mitford
