near miss
Example Sentences
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Consider this near miss one of James’ greatest postseason achievements.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
After a 2013 near miss between a helicopter and an airplane in the same location as the January crash, an internal working group recommended that the FAA change a specific helicopter route.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
After the terror of the incident, Ulasewicz said the revelation that his plane was involved in a near miss changed his emotions to anger.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025
A recent video on social media showed a near miss with an Audi on the A34 roundabout near Alderley Edge.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025
Tom was a master of the near miss.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
