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
Honestly, this is not a close call.
—
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The incident is the latest in a string of close calls involving commercial aircraft that have drawn scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Economists say the central bank could increase rates, although it’s seen as a close call as to whether policymakers will do so at the next meeting on April 30.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Fresh concerns about aviation safety are surfacing this week after another close call in the skies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for close call
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The incident is the latest in a string of close calls involving commercial aircraft that have drawn scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Economists say the central bank could increase rates, although it’s seen as a close call as to whether policymakers will do so at the next meeting on April 30.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Fresh concerns about aviation safety are surfacing this week after another close call in the skies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for close call
Cite this Entry
“Close call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20call. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
