squeaked

Example Sentences

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Philadelphia managed to bumble its way into the play-in and squeaked into the playoffs to face Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Missile defense systems have intercepted the majority of missiles and drones, but those that have squeaked through are wreaking havoc External link.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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

The bill had already squeaked through the state Senate by a narrow margin earlier this year, but since it was amended in the following months, it required a second approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Gale squeaked excitedly and jumped from Hazel’s shoulder, scampering to the entrance of the cavern where a blond woman stood in a black dress, the Mist swirling around her.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan