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It came close to happening (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

near thing

(Other definitions for near thing that I've seen before include "Even the short-sighted could plainly see that" , "Knife-edge event" , "Narrow escape, close shave" , "Close call" , "Lucky escape" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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