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Meanings of perilously close in English

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Usage of perilously close in English
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For Malaysia's aviation industry that superstition looks perilously close to the truth.
The Irish Times
2
The unfortunate victim of the law came perilously close to despair then.
Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller
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So the over-indulgence in alcohol could lead him perilously close to madness.
Poe
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What was pushing her perilously close to breaking point was the isolation.
Report for Murder
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They threw the reins of their horses after drawing almost perilously close.
Black Jack
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Otters have also come perilously close to extinction due to their pelts.
BBC
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Few, though, appreciate how perilously close the whole enterprise came to disaster.
The Irish Times
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That assessment put his own labours perilously close to the apathetic ones.
The Neutronium Alchemist
9
Clarke takes a practice swing that comes perilously close to Felix's face.
Breathe
10
He turned with a smile that was perilously close to a grin.
Incubus Dreams
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Behind her, Steven muttered something and snipped perilously close to her neck.
Our little secret
12
Late in December 2014, Indian budget carrier Spicejet was perilously close to collapse.
BBC
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It must be admitted, however, that it looks perilously close to being finished.
The Irish Times
14
Her prophecy came perilously close to fulfilment later in the day.
Amanda: A Daughter of the Mennonites
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There was one in particular, fleeter than his fellows, who was perilously close.
At the Earth's Core
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Isabel thought for a moment, biting her lower lip, perilously close to tears.
Ape House
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