tip the balance
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: to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed : to give an advantage to someone or something
Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the balance in her favor.
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The states will be key to winning the White House in 63 days, with the states within the margin of error in this survey being able to tip the balance of the election.
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Sep. 2024
For that reason, third-party candidates could tip the balance of the race by pulling votes away from the major parties.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
The race, like that for Scottsdale mayor, could tip the balance of power in city hall.
—Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
The result could tip the balance of power in City Hall and dramatically shape the city's appetite for approving developments.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Sep. 2024
For that reason, third-party candidates could tip the balance of the race by pulling votes away from the major parties.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
The race, like that for Scottsdale mayor, could tip the balance of power in city hall.
—Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
The result could tip the balance of power in City Hall and dramatically shape the city's appetite for approving developments.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024
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“Tip the balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip%20the%20balance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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