The most optimistic assessment is that the two missile program can somehow squeak through one more year.

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At very best, the system will barely squeak through the 1980s, in constant danger of running short of funds.

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Portugal trails Luxembourg 1-0 but score twice to squeak through 2-1.

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Nonetheless, some real doozies still squeak through.

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If so, the bill would squeak through.

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