within an inch of

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: almost to the point of
came within an inch of succeeding

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Dougal is being beaten within an inch of his life as Lord Gerard Grey demands information on Jacobite plans. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Within an inch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20an%20inch%20of. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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