near thing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The bowler is interested in the near thing, but the better chance of the wicket comes at the non-striker’s end.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 19, 2021
His choice of Bush as his running mate was a near thing.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2018
Even though war had been averted, it was a near thing.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2018
Fail they do not, but in the hands of "Operation Finale" it is a near thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2018
The future was a near thing to Katie.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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