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

In fairness, most polls pegged Biden to win, and the Democratic nominee appears to have squeaked out victory.

From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2020

He wondered what would have happened if he had gotten those two votes on the motion to suspend - could he have squeaked the bill through?

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2020

If they had lost, they still would have squeaked into the postseason, but they would have had to travel to Lake Braddock for the game.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2018

For several nights he stayed awake as long as he could, but weariness always overtook him long before the hour at which the hinges might have squeaked.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw