hairbreadth in a sentence
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Definition
Hairbreadth refers to a very small distance or margin, often indicating a narrow escape or a close outcome.
Sample Sentences
- He avoided a collision by a hairbreadth when the car swerved unexpectedly.
- Her victory in the race was decided by a mere hairbreadth, showcasing her incredible speed.
- The climbers hung on by a hairbreadth, their safety dependent on a single rope.
- In that moment of panic, he realized he had escaped danger by a hairbreadth.
- The difference between success and failure was a hairbreadth in that tense negotiation.