Example Sentences

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The rust will be off, and the Seahawks will squeak out a much-needed victory.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Light vehicle sales have increased modestly over 2015’s first seven months, supporting Mr. Mohatarem’s view that the U.S. market will squeak out a record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 2, 2016

They will squeak with joy at the sight of Holmes entering a cinema and watching an actor play “Sherlock Holmes,” in a hokey black-and-white movie that never existed.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 20, 2015

Hopeless optimist that I am, I believe that artistic merit will prevail and that "Fun Home" will squeak out the win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2015

Press the button and the bird will squeak.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James