split decision
noun
: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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By contrast, the high court rarely has unanimous votes, while split decisions along ideological lines are common.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
That split decision was mirrored on social media, where reaction seemed divided among responses.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Taylor took the first two fights, one by split decision and one by unanimous decision.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Braga won the first of those bouts in 2023 via split decision.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
That split decision was mirrored on social media, where reaction seemed divided among responses.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Taylor took the first two fights, one by split decision and one by unanimous decision.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Braga won the first of those bouts in 2023 via split decision.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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