Examples of close call in a Sentence
We nearly didn't get out of the burning building. It was a pretty close call, let me tell you!
the doctor said I'd had a close call, and was lucky to be alive
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite holding one of the longest Democratic presidential win streaks in the country, some of those elections were close calls, so Democrats in the North Star State have been preparing for a tight race this fall.
—
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
There have been other close calls too: tousles with photographers, grudges against ex-colleagues and various rumours of disharmony at home.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have brought us so much already: close calls, triumphant wins, and overall razor-sharp athleticism.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 1 Aug. 2024
No Republican has won a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years, but it's considered a close call this year, depending on how circumstances play out.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for close call 
Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
There have been other close calls too: tousles with photographers, grudges against ex-colleagues and various rumours of disharmony at home.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have brought us so much already: close calls, triumphant wins, and overall razor-sharp athleticism.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 1 Aug. 2024
No Republican has won a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years, but it's considered a close call this year, depending on how circumstances play out.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for close call
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'close call.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near close call
Cite this Entry
“Close call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20call. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share