at the heels of
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Specific attention must also be paid to Jane de Wet’s performance, which nips at the heels of the women who led the great ’90s thrillers.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
“For all the success we had this year, we are still nipping at the heels of giants who earned their positions over the last 50 years,” said Hogan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
They’ve watched their country open up to the world and their factories propel its economy, which nips at the heels of the United States as the world’s largest.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024
The towel Murray threw landed at the heels of Davis on the baseline but the heat pack skidded across the floor just as Karl-Anthony Towns was going for a lay-up.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
Anyway, they were more indulgent toward us than at any other time; they snapped at the heels of the seniors, driving and molding and arming them for the war.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
