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
  • What to Know For Dedication Night, a family member or close friend will join each celebrity for their dedication dance.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy lies almost directly overhead in the hours surrounding midnight on October nights, presenting a perfect opportunity to observe the Milky Way's closest neighbor without the atmospheric interference that comes from being close to the horizon.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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