squeak

Example Sentences

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Consider the Timberwolves, who squeaked into the playoffs through the play-in tournament and narrowly avoided a sweep against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

From Washington Post

But Yoon, a political novice who squeaked into office just over a year ago, remains something of an enigma even to longtime Korea watchers in Washington.

From Washington Post

AT&T sank 10.4% after it reported slightly weaker revenue than analysts forecast, though profit squeaked past expectations.

From Seattle Times

AT&T had its worst day in two decades after it reported slightly weaker revenue than analysts forecast, though profit squeaked past expectations.

From Seattle Times

Kyiv’s soldiers trudge about in sucking, ankle-deep mud that makes a squeaking sound with each step.

From New York Times