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
She’s overcome tremendous challenges, including close calls with her son’s health and the loss of her father, which have profoundly impacted her.
—
Jack McCullough, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Now the Supreme Court is considering how the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims should review benefit denials and how to ensure decisions are tipped in a veteran’s favor when there are close calls.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Game 5 presented another close call, with Freeman’s status unclear until 90 minutes before first pitch.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Coach Colin Thomas will say all the right things after a win, even a close call, but there is reason for concern.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for close call 
Jack McCullough, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Now the Supreme Court is considering how the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims should review benefit denials and how to ensure decisions are tipped in a veteran’s favor when there are close calls.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Game 5 presented another close call, with Freeman’s status unclear until 90 minutes before first pitch.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Coach Colin Thomas will say all the right things after a win, even a close call, but there is reason for concern.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share