neck and neck

Example Sentences

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Going into the final round, the Japanese and the Americans had been neck and neck, but Japan were ahead having won more routines.

From Barron's

Penelope raced along the platform, neck and neck with the train, until it pulled ahead and she could not keep up anymore.

From Literature

It may be early in the season but - with a host of teams neck and neck at the top of the table - dropping points now could still prove crucial.

From BBC

The two rivals have been neck and neck for several years, including a #1 tie in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent polling suggests the three parties are pretty much neck and neck.

From BBC