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
This two-horse race could be neck and neck by the time Roland Garros rolls around.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
“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 F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
