near miss
Example Sentences
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He said Monday’s near miss would not stop him from getting back in the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Consider this near miss one of James’ greatest postseason achievements.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
Ellis Pears, 19, was driving down a country road in November 2024 when his life "completely changed" after a near miss with a car caused his own vehicle to flip, leaving him concussed.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
After a 2013 near miss between a helicopter and an airplane in the same location as the January crash, an internal working group recommended that the FAA change a specific helicopter route.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Phil Resch did not intend to take chances, not after the near miss with Inspector Garland.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
