near miss
Example Sentences
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The rocky conditions of roads has become a hot topic on L.A. social media, as motorists share their stories of direct hits and near misses.
From Los Angeles Times
He's had a near miss in his car, too.
From BBC
After years of frustration and near misses, McIlroy's victory at the Masters made him only the sixth man in history to complete a Grand Slam of all four major championships.
From BBC
Norman’s ability to pulverize the ball off the tee led him to British Open victories in 1986 and 1993, though his near misses were just as memorable.
NHS Lothian's 2024 review upheld or partially upheld 17 concerns about safety and concluded "there is no dispute that there have been safety concerns, near misses and actual adverse outcomes for women and babies".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
