toss of a coin
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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
In the first vote to decide the US's presidential candidates, several results were decided on the toss of a coin.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2016
But for the toss of a coin, it could have been called Packard-Hewlett.
From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2014
In 1968 only the toss of a coin denied them a place in a third final.
From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2012
By the toss of a coin, Columbus Academy won the choice of position, and took the west goal, the slight wind that was blowing being in their favor.
From The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets by Stratemeyer, Edward