near miss
Example Sentences
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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.
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.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
