nearly kill

Examples (10)

• The sudden impact of the crash nearly killed both drivers.
• The intense heat in the desert nearly killed the stranded hikers.
• Overwork and stress can nearly kill a person if they don't take breaks.
• She was so frightened by the intruder that it nearly killed her with shock.
• A rare tropical disease nearly killed him during his travels abroad.
• The athlete pushed himself to the limit and nearly killed himself during the marathon.
• The toxic fumes from the chemical spill nearly killed several emergency responders.
• His relentless teasing nearly killed his sister's enthusiasm for the game.
• They escaped the collapsing building, but the falling debris nearly killed them.
• The doctor said the infection was so severe it nearly killed the patient.