evenly matched

phrase

: equal in skill or ability
It was a close game between two evenly matched teams.

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The opening minutes were relatively evenly matched as both teams felt each other out like boxers at the start of a major bout. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Her fight choreography scenes with Enola seem evenly matched, and the film leaves space for a potential return. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Dovanny Morales assisted on the only goal for La Vega (27-2-0) in a game that was evenly matched. Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 These teams have been evenly matched all season. Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evenly matched

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“Evenly matched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evenly%20matched. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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