near thing
Example Sentences
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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
The future was a near thing to Katie.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
