squeaked

Example Sentences

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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

Ali Bongo, who succeeded his father Omar in 2009, had only squeaked a narrow and much disputed victory in the previous poll, in 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

Gum Baby squeaked, and something rolled down my back.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia