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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Noun
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Over the next couple of days, 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected in southern Baja California Sur, with local totals up to 4 inches possible.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What steps should someone take when choosing a financial advisor?—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are a ton of high-profile names and aces on the mound, including Tarik Skubal, Gavin Williams, Garrett Crochet, Max Fried, Hunter Greene and Blake Snell.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Colbie Adams recorded five aces, seven kills, an assist and a dig, while Riley Hanlon had eight aces, five kills and five assists as Calvary Chapel (9-1) topped Cathedral 3-0 in nonleague action.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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