ganar por poco

ganar por poco
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to snatch
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido por poco en el último minuto.Our team snatched the game at the last minute.
b. to barely win
El candidato ganó la elección por poco en Florida, pero le fue mejor en Arkansas.The candidate barely won the election in Florida, but he did better in Arkansas.
c. to edge out
Mike le ganó por poco a Francisco por un puñado de votos.Mike edged out Francisco by a handful of votes.
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