split decision
noun
: a decision in a boxing match reflecting a division of opinion among the referee and judges
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In his most recent outing, Bautista defeated Jose Aldo via split decision at UFC 307 in October 2024.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The resulting 4-4 split decision reached on Thursday upholds a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to invalidate the state charter board's approval of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School without setting a national precedent.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The pair went the three-round distance, with O’Malley getting the split decision nod.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The resulting 4-4 split decision reached on Thursday upholds a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to invalidate the state charter board's approval of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School without setting a national precedent.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The pair went the three-round distance, with O’Malley getting the split decision nod.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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“Split decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20decision. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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