close one

noun

: an escape that was almost not successful
That was a close one.

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The only way to keep evolving and having other possibilities is to close one door in order for another door to open. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 Training employees to spot phishing emails and suspicious activity can close one of the most common entry points. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 This game should be another close one. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025 In order to install its new parking guidance system, Sacramento International Airport will close one of the main parking garage’s six levels starting Saturday, July 19. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for close one

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“Close one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20one. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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