near squeak

Example Sentences

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It was a near squeak though, and it was lucky no engineer was with them, or I should have been had.

From Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works by Newman, John Henry

"That was a near squeak, sir," he said.

From How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. by Malins, Geoffrey H.

“We had a near squeak for it,” he said faintly.

From A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War by Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir)

But I had a near squeak for it, I can tell you.'

From Swiss Family Robinson by Wyss, Johann David

“We are suspected, at all events, and may have a near squeak for it.”

From Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy by Kingston, William Henry Giles