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Recent Examples of toss-up
The toss-up district, which includes Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage counties, is highly competitive.
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The 8th District is considered a competitive toss-up seat in the upcoming election.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
This triple threat match, which should headline WWE Evolution II, is a total toss-up, with a case to be made for Bayley, Becky Lynch or Lyra Valkyria to walk out of Atlanta as Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Three open races in seats currently held by retiring Democrats – in Michigan, New Hampshire and Minnesota – creates an opening for Republicans in otherwise liberal-leaning areas, while a toss-up race in Georgia will pull nationwide resources and media attention.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The 8th District is considered a competitive toss-up seat in the upcoming election.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
This triple threat match, which should headline WWE Evolution II, is a total toss-up, with a case to be made for Bayley, Becky Lynch or Lyra Valkyria to walk out of Atlanta as Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Three open races in seats currently held by retiring Democrats – in Michigan, New Hampshire and Minnesota – creates an opening for Republicans in otherwise liberal-leaning areas, while a toss-up race in Georgia will pull nationwide resources and media attention.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toss-up
Noun
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January has been a seesaw of highs and lows for the Mahomes family.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Prices are expected to increase as demand for new vehicles slows, adding weight to the demand seesaw and bringing used car prices to new heights.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The tension continued to build until Mexico released the pressure with a set piece goal to break the deadlock in the 77th minute.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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But even his involvement hasn't broken the deadlock.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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