close one

noun

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

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California wine giant Gallo is set to close one of its Bay Area production facilities, laying off nearly 100 workers there and at four other wineries and tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma counties, the company announced. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 Travelers should expect delays at San Francisco International Airport starting March 30, as the airport will close one runway for six months to perform repairs and improvements. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 The relationship between the pair is a close one, and Zebrowski will continue to work with KU’s quarterbacks. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026 Fans will get opportunities to see up close one of the world’s most iconic trophies. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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