close call

While GOP gerrymanders have locked in control of the state legislature and the congressional delegation, races for statewide office are often fairly close calls.

In the worst conditions, fires can grow exponentially, meaning a nascent fire going unnoticed for just a few minutes could mean the difference between a close call and the loss of homes and lives.

“If you stand on any one of these corners for long, you’ll see kids running around and you’ll see close calls … I figured that the crosswalk was something that benefited people and didn’t hurt anybody.”

"I feel like it was a close call but they definitely deserved it."

Hull has had several close calls at previous majors but is yet to clinch one of her sport's biggest prizes.