whisker
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On currency markets, the yen strengthened to around 153.50 per dollar after seeing Tuesday's rally -- which saw it within a whisker of its 2026 high -- pared towards the end of the day.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
A lifelong United fan, he was a whisker away from scoring in that game at Turf Moor and I see him being involved in the first-team squad a lot this season.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The dollar was recently at 161.82 yen on Thursday, a mere whisker from its high of ¥161.92 on June 22.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
With gas prices averaging a whisker below $4 a gallon nationwide on Tuesday, drivers are wondering how high prices can go.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
She was seated right there at my elbow just a whisker away.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Of course, the actor goes beyond whiskers to create his roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
She looked up and rubbed at her whiskers in frustration.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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