neck and neck

Example Sentences

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In just over a week, Liquid and Echo will be neck and neck, both single percentage points away from winning the title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

In Berlin, it is neck and neck with the SPD and the Greens ahead of a state election in September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Paxton’s style ran neck and neck with Cornyn’s substance.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Going into the final round, the Japanese and the Americans had been neck and neck, but Japan were ahead having won more routines.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Penelope raced along the platform, neck and neck with the train, until it pulled ahead and she could not keep up anymore.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood