be neck and neck
Example Sentences
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“The Lakers and Dodgers are going to be neck and neck very soon,” Rosen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Unlike recent elections, he also has an advantage in that the opposition is no longer united and polls suggest the race in Istanbul could be neck and neck.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024
“For us to be neck and neck with them both games shows that we’re a great ball club as well.”
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022
It could be neck and neck between the Blue Jackets, Rangers, Devils, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers for the final playoff spot.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2019
It will be neck and neck, I fancy.
From The Primadonna by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
