IT WAS CLOSE
Definition: Used to describe a situation or competition in which the margin of victory or success is very narrow, with little difference between the participants.
Synonyms: Narrow Escape, Almost There, Near Miss, Barely Made It, Just In Time
Usage Examples in Sentences
#1
After a long and intense game, it was close, but they won by just one point.
#2
The vote count showed that it was close, but eventually, the candidate emerged victorious.
#3
In the baking contest, it was close, but her cake narrowly took the prize.
#4
During the talent show, the judges had a tough time deciding as it was close between the singers.
#5
It was close, but the team's strategy paid off, leading them to victory.
#6
It was close, but she managed to solve the puzzle just before the time ran out.
#7
It was close, but she managed to win the race by a mere fraction of a second.
#8
After a heated debate, it was close, but the committee ultimately reached a unanimous decision.
#9
In the final moments of the game, it was close, with both teams tied in score.
#10
Despite their efforts, it was close, and they narrowly missed securing the contract.
#11
When they tallied the votes, it was close, but the incumbent mayor retained their position.
#12
As they approached the finish line, it was close, and the outcome was uncertain until the last moment.
#13
In the final moments, it was close, but they clinched the victory.
#14
They clinched the victory, although it was close throughout the match.
#15
Throughout the match, it was close, but they emerged as the winners.
#16
It was close, with both teams giving their best until the very end.
#17
It was close when the final whistle blew, but they secured the victory.
#18
The exam results were in, and it was close between the top two students.
#19
The bidding war ended, and it was close between the two highest bidders.
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