squeaked

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Missile defense systems have intercepted the majority of missiles and drones, but those that have squeaked through are wreaking havoc External link.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The same day, the S&P 500 squeaked by with a 24.74-point, or almost 0.4%, gain that sent it to 6,796.29, for its best daily performance in a week.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

But at 3-3, they might look more dangerous than they did all of last year, when they squeaked out a number of close wins before getting clobbered by the Eagles in the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

The bill had already squeaked through the state Senate by a narrow margin earlier this year, but since it was amended in the following months, it required a second approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

He grabbed Ivan in his arms and hugged him, squeezing so tightly that Ivan squeaked out a breath and made no other sounds.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack