1 We beat them but it was a near thing.
2 We won in the end but it was a near thing.
3 That was a near thing - that truck was heading straight for us.
4 Phew! That was a near thing! It could have been a disaster.
5 They won the championship, but it was a near thing.
6 The Cairo Conference was a near thing for her.
7 It was a near thing between success and failure.
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 I ran all the way and caught the bus, but it was a near thing.