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hang by a hair (v)

depend on a small thing or be at risk

hang by a hair Sentence Examples

  1. The climber's life hung by a hair as he clung to the precipice.
  2. The suspension bridge swayed precariously, hanging by a hair above the raging river.
  3. The company's financial situation was hanging by a hair, with mere hours to secure funding.
  4. The doctor's diagnosis was uncertain, leaving the patient's life hanging by a hair.
  5. The election results were too close to call, with both candidates hanging by a hair.
  6. The old man's grip on life weakened daily, hanging by a hair in the twilight of his years.
  7. The tightrope walker performed a daring stunt, hanging by a hair above the safety net.
  8. The pendulum swung wildly, its oscillations hanging by a hair before coming to a stop.
  9. The helicopter hovered dangerously close to the ground, hanging by a hair above disaster.
  10. The spider hung by a hair from its web, patiently waiting for its prey.

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depend on a small thing or be at risk

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The climber's life hung by a hair as he clung to the precipice.

The suspension bridge swayed precariously, hanging by a hair above the raging river.

The company's financial situation was hanging by a hair, with mere hours to secure funding.

The doctor's diagnosis was uncertain, leaving the patient's life hanging by a hair.