under the wire

Example Sentences

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This passes, just under the wire, as humor because of the rhyme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Another combo that I want to sneak in under the wire: Mexican Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies with dulce de leche ice cream.

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were highly anticipated films that benefited from publicity campaigns that squeaked under the wire of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023

So, as we hope for a good resolution, let’s be grateful that the cast of “Barbie” just got in under the wire.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023

As he streaked under the wire, the fans began chanting, “Bring on your War Admiral!”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand