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too close to call

ADJECTIVE
neck-and-neck
Synonyms
WEAK
close deadlocked drawn needle nip and tuck tied
ADVERB
nip and tuck
Synonyms
WEAK
abreast deadlocked drawn head-to-head level neck-and-neck parallel tied

Example Sentences

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A third special election in a northern Montreal suburb, also vacant, was too close to call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to call, this Sunday's Oscars gala is shaping up to be the most unpredictable in years.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

As of Wednesday, the primary was still too close to call and headed for a recount.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

While other categories have clearer frontrunners - such as Buckley in best actress - Jordan's Actor Award win leaves the best actor race too close to call ahead of the Oscars on 15 March.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Approaching election day, Thompson and Sweitzer were running even, the race too close to call.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield