squeaker
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But as the polls did not predict, it was a squeaker: El-Sayed won by only a point.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
The Seminoles consider last week’s 31-29 squeaker at Boston College more of a wake-up call than cause for concern.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
He had just 172 yards passing while splitting time with Horn in a season-opening win over South Dakota, then threw for 204 yards in a 23-19 squeaker over Middle Tennessee State.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
If this squeaker will quit interrupting, perhaps we can get on with the rescue.
From Rastignac the Devil by Philip José Farmer
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