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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The leaders of China and South Korea moved to rebuild relations after years of weakening economic ties and a closer Seoul-Washington partnership.—
J.D. Capelouto,
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2 Nov. 2025 -
Throw in Champions League away ties at Monaco and the holders Paris Saint-Germain too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Having played in both Kansas City, Kansas, and KCMO, the USWNT has a record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Best activities around redwoods versus sequoias Redwoods offer easy access to coastal draws, while sequoias have more small town entertainment options.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Dead heats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead%20heats. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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