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a neck and neck finish in which only a fraction of a second separated the winner from the runner-up
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The Glenlivet, which is owned by French drinks company Pernod Ricard, is one of the most popular single malt brands in the world, often neck and neck with Glenfiddich in terms of sales.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
The race remains neck and neck, with any polling lead enjoyed by either candidate being razor-thin.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Bookmakers have Demi Moore and Mikey Madison as neck and neck in their odds for the Best Actress Oscar.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ended.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
The race remains neck and neck, with any polling lead enjoyed by either candidate being razor-thin.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Bookmakers have Demi Moore and Mikey Madison as neck and neck in their odds for the Best Actress Oscar.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ended.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Neck and neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neck%20and%20neck. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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