squeaked

Example Sentences

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It’s a remarkable run for a team that barely squeaked into the playoffs and for a coach who last won a championship 22 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A former corporate lawyer, Feldstein Soto squeaked through the primary before sailing to victory in her bid for the position in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The same day, the S&P 500 squeaked by with a 24.74-point, or almost 0.4%, gain that sent it to 6,796.29, for its best daily performance in a week.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Consumer staples squeaked by at 6.5% versus 6.4%.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

He stood in the cold and empty hall and squeaked as loud as he could, but his tiny voice could not even raise an echo.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary