near squeak
Example Sentences
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The Squire was progressing as favourably as could be expected, Bathurst said, but it had been such a near squeak that the utmost care was necessary.
From The House of Strange Secrets A Detective Story by Bayly, A. Eric
“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)
It was a near squeak at the crisis.”
From A College Girl by Groome, William H. C.
Remember I had a near squeak, and so did the dog.
From Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works by Newman, John Henry
It was a near squeak for the lot, and as it was—No!
From Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works by Newman, John Henry
