as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a down-to-the-wire contest for the pennant
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Recent Examples of down-to-the-wire
Vice President Kamala Harris’ and former President Donald Trump’s campaigns are in a down-to-the-wire blitz to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.
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Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Teoscar Hernández edges Bobby Witt Jr. in down-to-the-wire final
July 15, 2024
Nationals take Texas Tech catcher to open Day 2 of MLB draft
July 15, 2024
NewsletterAs news breaks
Sports Alerts
Breaking news email alerts on major sports news.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Dallas fought back and forced a hold situation in the 65th minute as both teams prepared for a down-to-the-wire finish.
—Matt Guzman, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Muhl’s appearance was brief in the down-to-the-wire battle, which ended in an 85-83 victory for the Storm.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
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Terry Moseley, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Teoscar Hernández edges Bobby Witt Jr. in down-to-the-wire final
July 15, 2024
Nationals take Texas Tech catcher to open Day 2 of MLB draft
July 15, 2024
NewsletterAs news breaks
Sports Alerts
Breaking news email alerts on major sports news.
—Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Dallas fought back and forced a hold situation in the 65th minute as both teams prepared for a down-to-the-wire finish.
—Matt Guzman, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Muhl’s appearance was brief in the down-to-the-wire battle, which ended in an 85-83 victory for the Storm.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for down-to-the-wire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-the-wire
Adjective
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The large table serves as the primary crafting area; the narrow wood desk is her workstation.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Think narrow sections with extra weight in the middle to give you more control for day-to-day styling at home.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Musk stews over Stargate As one of President Trump’s closest allies, Elon Musk was expected to reap a huge advantage over his rivals.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The team has introduced a new front-suspension design to try and make its car faster in tighter, slower turns.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Even if this shirt came in only one color, managing editor Erin Agostinelli would still love it with its stretchy body-hugging tight fit that's almost like wearing a bodysuit but without the commitment.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Down-to-the-wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-the-wire. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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