toss of a coin
Example Sentences
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Each set of stories ran at the start of one of two consecutive weeks, determined by the toss of a coin.
From Economist • Nov. 8, 2017
Worksop North East seat in Bassetlaw District Council was won by Labour on the toss of a coin in 2000 after three recounts.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2016
In 1968 only the toss of a coin denied them a place in a third final.
From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2012
Should they refuse to declare a preference the toss of a coin would determine the outcome with Felix, as the highest ranking athlete, making the call.
From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2012
We were to take no map; and when in doubt as to diverging roads, the toss of a coin was to settle it.
From Tracks of a Rolling Stone by Coke, Henry J. (Henry John)
