near thing
Example Sentences
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The bowler is interested in the near thing, but the better chance of the wicket comes at the non-striker’s end.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2021
Even though war had been averted, it was a near thing.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2018
Fail they do not, but in the hands of "Operation Finale" it is a near thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2018
It was a near thing, but we kept our success streak alive.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2012
By Jove, it had been a near thing, though....
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
