squeeze by

Example Sentences

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Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat and Javon Hargrave each had two sacks, helping the Eagles squeeze by after winning their previous two games by a combined 51 points.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

Instead, they made a mockery of suggestions this could be a tight squeeze by ending with an astonishing 11-point advantage over second-placed Atletico, who beat Porto to go through with them.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2021

Industry experts say United and Delta have been partially insulated from the labor squeeze by networks more focused on international markets, where demand remains relatively weak.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2021

A key narrative of the GameStop incident is that an army of retail traders set off a massive short squeeze by driving up stocks that hedge funds were betting against.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2021

I shook my head and turned to allow her and Hayes to squeeze by.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken