Almost failing the exam was a near thing that pushed me to study harder.
Averting the data breach was a near thing, thanks to our quick-thinking IT team.
Avoiding the pileup on the highway was a near thing, requiring quick reflexes.
Avoiding the pothole on the motorcycle was a near thing.
Bouncing back from that tough negotiation was a near thing, requiring all our skill.
Catching the falling vase before it shattered was a near thing.
Catching the thief before he escaped was a near thing.
Convincing him not to quit was a near thing; I had to use all my powers of persuasion.
Discovering the gas leak before it ignited was definitely a near thing.
Discovering the hidden malware before it spread was a near thing.
Dodging the falling tree branch was a near thing; I barely had time to react.
Escaping the avalanche was a near thing, and I still get chills thinking about it.
Finding my lost wallet just before paying the bill was a near thing, saving me embarrassment.
Forgetting my anniversary was a near thing, and I barely salvaged the situation.
It was a near thing when the company nearly went bankrupt, but we managed to pull through.
Losing my passport right before the trip was a near thing, but thankfully I found it.
Missing the train by seconds was a near thing, making me late for my important meeting.
Realizing I left the stove on was a near thing that could have been disastrous.
Realizing the oven was set too high saved the cake; it was a near thing.
Seeing that spider on my shoulder was a near thing, sending shivers down my spine.
Surviving the turbulent flight felt like a near thing, and I'm glad to be on the ground.
That earthquake tremor felt like a near thing; it really shook me up.
That near thing with the bee sting reminded me of my allergy.
That near thing with the expired medication showed the importance of checking dates.
That near thing with the forgotten birthday almost ended in tears.
That near thing with the misplaced keys delayed my departure.
That near thing with the sudden flat tire delayed the journey.
That nearly successful scam was a near thing, almost costing her a lot of money.
That runaway car was a near thing; I thought it was going to crash right into the building.
The averted power outage was a near thing, preventing significant disruption.
The averted strike was a near thing for the entire city, preventing widespread chaos.
The child running into the street was a near thing, narrowly avoiding an accident.
The close call at the construction site was a near thing, reminding everyone of safety protocols.
The discovery of the flaw in the design saved the product launch; it was a near thing.
The doctor said my biopsy came back clear, a real near thing considering my family history.
The forgotten anniversary gift nearly ruined the relationship; it was a near thing.
The goalkeeper's incredible save made it a near thing, keeping the score level.
The last-minute funding saved the project; it was a near thing for its future.
The near thing with the accidentally sent email made me double-check everything now.
The near thing with the broken shoelace happened at the worst possible time.
The near thing with the delayed flight almost made me miss the conference.
The near thing with the dropped baby made everyone gasp.
The near thing with the dropped ice cream created a sticky mess.
The near thing with the expired coupon made me miss the discount.
The near thing with the flat tire on the bicycle meant a long walk.
The near thing with the forgotten deadline nearly cost me the client.
The near thing with the forgotten grocery list meant improvising dinner.
The near thing with the forgotten homework almost got me detention.
The near thing with the forgotten library book almost incurred a fine.
The near thing with the forgotten password locked me out of my account.
The near thing with the forgotten project files required some late nights.
The near thing with the forgotten umbrella left me only slightly damp.
The near thing with the forgotten wallet made me grateful for credit cards.
The near thing with the incorrect train schedule almost led to a missed connection.
The near thing with the locked keys in the car required a locksmith.
The near thing with the lost contact lens almost ruined my vision for the day.
The near thing with the lost dog almost broke my heart.
The near thing with the lost luggage created a lot of stress.
The near thing with the miscalculated tip made me look stingy.
The near thing with the misdialed phone number led to an interesting conversation.
The near thing with the misfiled document caused a frantic search.
The near thing with the mislabeled ingredients almost ruined the recipe.
The near thing with the misplaced glasses blurred my vision.
The near thing with the misplaced phone made me realize how dependent I am.
The near thing with the mispronounced word created a moment of awkwardness.
The near thing with the missed appointment required a sincere apology.
The near thing with the missed deadline taught me better time management.
The near thing with the overcooked dinner forced us to order takeout.
The near thing with the overdrawn bank account made me budget more carefully.
The near thing with the overflowing bathtub taught me to be more careful.
The near thing with the smudged makeup almost ruined the photo.
The near thing with the snagged dress nearly ruined the party.
The near thing with the spilled coffee almost ruined my keyboard.
The near thing with the spilled wine almost stained the tablecloth.
The near thing with the sunburn reminded me to wear sunscreen.
The near thing with the uncharged camera almost resulted in missed photos.
The near thing with the uncharged phone battery left me disconnected.
The near thing with the unedited blog post almost contained a major error.
The near thing with the unfinished report almost cost me my job.
The near thing with the unopened letter contained important news.
The near thing with the unorganized closet almost led to a fashion disaster.
The near thing with the unpainted fence almost made the garden look untidy.
The near thing with the unread email almost led to a missed opportunity.
The near thing with the unread text message was a party invitation.
The near thing with the unreturned call almost ruined the deal.
The near thing with the unscheduled meeting almost caught me unprepared.
The near thing with the unsent thank you note almost made me look ungrateful.
The near thing with the unswept porch almost made the house look neglected.
The near thing with the untied shoelace almost resulted in a fall.
The near thing with the unvacuumed carpet almost embarrassed me in front of guests.
The near thing with the unwashed dishes almost attracted unwanted pests.
The near thing with the unwatered plants almost killed them.
The pilot's skillful maneuvering made the emergency landing a near thing, avoiding a catastrophe.
The politician's controversial statement nearly cost him the election; it was a near thing.
The storm surge almost flooded the town; it was a near thing for many residents.
The sudden downpour during the outdoor wedding was a near thing, almost ruining the day.
The surgeon said the operation was a near thing, but I'm on the road to recovery now.
The wildfire got alarmingly close to the houses; it was a near thing for the whole neighborhood.
Uncovering the accounting error saved the company from investigation; it was a near thing.
We almost ran out of gas on the highway; it was a near thing.