up for grabs
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Because the top two spots in each contest are up for grabs, elections experts warn that the vote results may not be known for days.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
For now, leadership in the sector remains up for grabs, but quantum investors are riding a multiday high courtesy of the Commerce Department’s latest move.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Other Spirit assets up for grabs include its flight positions and gates in Newark, N.J.,
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“It’s really up for grabs who will be in the second spot,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Mom doesn’t have a favorite, though, which means the spot is up for grabs.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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