Examples of dead heat in a Sentence
the horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat
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In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi was in a dead heat with Republican John Reid, both with 44%.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Two polls released over the weekend suggest their races could be tightening—with one poll showing Sherrill and Ciattarelli locked in a dead heat.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
At the time, the match was in a dead heat with the third set tied 5-5 after Sabalenka lost three straight games to Pegula.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In recent seasons, the rivalry has been a dead heat, with each program claiming two victories in the last fourmeetings.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Two polls released over the weekend suggest their races could be tightening—with one poll showing Sherrill and Ciattarelli locked in a dead heat.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
At the time, the match was in a dead heat with the third set tied 5-5 after Sabalenka lost three straight games to Pegula.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In recent seasons, the rivalry has been a dead heat, with each program claiming two victories in the last fourmeetings.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dead heat
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“Dead heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dead%20heat. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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