neck and neck

as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors a neck and neck finish in which only a fraction of a second separated the winner from the runner-up

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Adjective
  • On closer inspection, Capital Economics said Beijing’s policy is actually narrower in scope than initially feared.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs are defined by their steep, icy, and narrow conditions and the high risk of avalanches.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Royal expert and author Christopher Andersen said Princess Anne, who has been a close confidant and advisor to her brother Charles for a while, was likely involved in the decision.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Let’s take a closer look at the best mowing height and timing to prepare your lawn for the cold ahead.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Neck and neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck%20and%20neck. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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