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near thing





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It was a near thing, though, even in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2022

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

His choice of Bush as his running mate was a near thing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2018

Even though war had been averted, it was a near thing.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2018

I ain't going to cry, but it’s a near thing.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland