Examples of close call in a Sentence
We nearly didn't get out of the burning building. It was a pretty close call, let me tell you!
the doctor said I'd had a close call, and was lucky to be alive
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The agency said its construction workers have already experienced a number of close calls on vehicle collisions this year and asked drivers to take extra care in work zones.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2024
The Rangers’ 3-1 lead stood until the ninth, when the Dodgers fell just short of a last-gasp comeback on Pages’ close call at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
The first two Sooners reached base against him, but Van Emon got out of it with the help of a double play ball, with a close call at first base reversed in UConn’s favor.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
Since the close call, Holland said many of his family members and friends have reached out to express their pride.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2024
The Rangers’ 3-1 lead stood until the ninth, when the Dodgers fell just short of a last-gasp comeback on Pages’ close call at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
The first two Sooners reached base against him, but Van Emon got out of it with the help of a double play ball, with a close call at first base reversed in UConn’s favor.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2024
Since the close call, Holland said many of his family members and friends have reached out to express their pride.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Close call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20call. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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