squeeze past

Example Sentences

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Small streets in the area mean the 65-metre blades have to be carried pointing upwards - helping them to squeeze past buildings, trees and lamp-posts.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

He added a touchdown-saving pass deflection just before halftime, helping the Chiefs squeeze past the Bengals 23-20.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain — Pedri marked his 100th Barcelona appearance by scoring to squeeze past Girona 1-0 and increase their lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2023

During the interaction with the police, other passengers had to squeeze past Mr. André and the officers on the jet bridge, the narrow passageway that connects the gate to the airplane during boarding.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

I had to race my sisters to the bathroom but Fern managed to squeeze past Vonetta and me.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia