finely

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That sums up how finely the takeover battle is poised heading into a crunch week.

From Barron's

Now make the briny engine: chop green olives very finely, almost relish-like, and do the same with artichoke hearts: small, but not paste.

From Salon

Figure skaters rely on their blades being finely tuned so that they can execute ultra-precise moves, and medal podiums are usually covered in rubber to protect the edges from damage.

From Barron's

With some tight rounds, the fight felt finely poised and destined to go to the scorecards.

From BBC

As depicted in a finely detailed illustration by Mr. Thompson, long eaves hang over the house’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal