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squeeze out

The correct spelling is squeeze out.

How to pronounce squeeze out

verb

Say it like: Skw-eez-e o-wt

The correct spelling is squeeze out. To force a competitor out of one of a limited number of winning positions by taking over that position or a higher one For example: "I auditioned and I would have had the role, but I got squeezed out by a more experienced actor"

Usage Examples

I auditioned and I would have had the role, but I got squeezed out by a more experienced actor

The team managed to squeeze out a win in the final minutes

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To force a competitor out of one of a limited number of winning positions by taking over that position or a higher one
  2. 2.To obtain a difficult victory in a competition

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