near miss

Example Sentences

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After years of frustration and near misses, McIlroy's victory at the Masters made him only the sixth man in history to complete a Grand Slam of all four major championships.

From BBC

Norman’s ability to pulverize the ball off the tee led him to British Open victories in 1986 and 1993, though his near misses were just as memorable.

From The Wall Street Journal

NHS Lothian's 2024 review upheld or partially upheld 17 concerns about safety and concluded "there is no dispute that there have been safety concerns, near misses and actual adverse outcomes for women and babies".

From BBC

Mr Goldstone said the "ripple effect" of the attack had been felt by the "entire Jewish community" and described his family's near miss as "sheer fate".

From BBC

“Every single time, it’s a near miss” of a train hitting a person, said Ryan Snow, the California State Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

From Los Angeles Times