variants
or hairsbreadths
as in inches
a very small distance or degree
just missed the bull's-eye by a hairbreadth
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Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
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Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
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Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
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A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
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“Hairbreadths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairbreadths. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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