It was a close game, and the winning team barely managed to hold on to their lead.

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In close games, it's crucial to maintain your lead until the final whistle.

We often play close games, and it's a relief when we manage to hold on to our lead.

How did the team manage to hold on to their lead in such a close game?

If they hadn't held on to their lead, the game would have gone into overtime.

The contest was closely contested, and the victorious team narrowly retained their advantage.

It was a nail-biter, and the winners just barely hung on.

The game was close, and the winning team kept their lead.

A game with a small margin of victory.

To maintain a position of advantage.