as in ties
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat
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Texas’ deep ties to cattle ranching, beef and agriculture mean comments about meat consumption likely carry more political weight here than in many other states.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026 -
The move gives Jones another stamp of approval from a grassroots conservative network with deep ties to evangelical circles and a close alliance with Kemp.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Why cruises are betting on Alaskan offerings Alaska remains one of the most reliable draws for the cruise industry.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Ream transferred to Charlotte FC in 2024 and has anchored the defense as the club sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with six wins, six losses and three draws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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“Dead heats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead%20heats. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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