Examples of down-to-the-wire in a Sentence
a down-to-the-wire contest for the pennant
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Given the precedent set by U.S. President Donald Trump for last-minute deadline changes and down-to-the-wire deals, that does leave room for the situation to change.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Politico: Inside the drama of Ottawa’s down-to-the-wire trade negotiations with the White House.
Hit the brakes: Trump’s tariff strategy will face a major test in federal court on Thursday, just hours before a new round of levies is set to take effect.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Parker did offer that last night’s episode came together three days ago, in true South Park down-to-the-wire fashion.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
However, here are three positive takeaways from the down-to-the-wire 87-85 Mavericks victory.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Politico: Inside the drama of Ottawa’s down-to-the-wire trade negotiations with the White House.
Hit the brakes: Trump’s tariff strategy will face a major test in federal court on Thursday, just hours before a new round of levies is set to take effect.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Parker did offer that last night’s episode came together three days ago, in true South Park down-to-the-wire fashion.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
However, here are three positive takeaways from the down-to-the-wire 87-85 Mavericks victory.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-the-wire
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“Down-to-the-wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-the-wire. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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