(1) We beat them but it was a near thing.

(2) That was a near thing - that truck was heading straight for us.

(3) Phew! That was a near thing! It could have been a disaster.

(4) They won the championship, but it was a near thing.

(5) The Cairo Conference was a near thing for her.

(6) It was a near thing between success and failure.

(7) It was a very near thing.

(8) It was a near thing , but we won at last.

(9) That a near thing!

(10) What a near thing that was! My enemies nearly got me!

(11) We won in the end but it was a near thing.

(12) I ran all the way and caught the bus, but it was a near thing.

(13) I just managed to pass my French exam but it was a very near thing.

(14) Though the game was lost, it was a very near thing.