close one

noun

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

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Kohl’s decided in 2016 to close one of its big box stores in Roswell, but no one knew the building’s fate would be stuck in purgatory for the next decade. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The victory was a close one, but that’s typical for Gold Phoenix, who has seven wins by a nose, head or neck and only one by more than 1¼ lengths. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 7th House of Partnership, highlighting promises, clients, collaborators, and close one-on-one dynamics. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026 Car dealerships in Texas are required to close one day each weekend because of one of the state’s last remaining blue laws. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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