three-way
adjective
1
: involving three people or groups
a three-way conversation/deal/partnership
2
: allowing movement in any one of three directions
a three-way intersection
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All three notched seven victories to force a three-way tie for only the fifth time since the award debuted in 1955 and the first since Santa Barbara, Palisades and Fresno Bullard were tri-champions in 1997.
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
El Modena, Cypress and Pacifica are in a three-way tie for first place with three league games remaining for each team.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed is gaining momentum in a divisive three-way Democratic primary with an uncompromising argument for clarity on progressive priorities — Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and ending US military aid to Israel.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Walk in, order a three-way and work your way up from there.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
El Modena, Cypress and Pacifica are in a three-way tie for first place with three league games remaining for each team.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed is gaining momentum in a divisive three-way Democratic primary with an uncompromising argument for clarity on progressive priorities — Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and ending US military aid to Israel.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Walk in, order a three-way and work your way up from there.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Three-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-way. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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