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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How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Fergie, 66, who has remained close with her Andrew since their divorce almost 30 years ago, has been embroiled in her own controversy due to her ties to Epstein.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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There's no silver spoons in her draws.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ragtime culminates with two huge 11 o'clock numbers, from Henry and Levy, a Tony-winner and Olivier-nominee whose names are rightfully big draws to the show.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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