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as in dead heat
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Recent Examples of photo finish
That’s because his slam dunk captured the Nuggets to a series-tying Game 4 win in a photo finish, 101-99 over the Clippers, on Saturday.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish
Mystik Dan win by less than a nose over Sierra Leone to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish
Mystik Dan win by less than a nose over Sierra Leone to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo finish
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And the spy thriller with Cruise’s frequent partner Christopher McQuarrie in the director’s chair for the fourth time in the franchise was the top global earner with $127 million.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Until Dawn, a horror thriller based on the hit Sony Interactive Entertainment video game, is coming soon to digital streaming.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But they were forced to report a dead heat under the rules established by the ski federation.—
Arthur Daemmrich,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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As of this writing the Giants (17-10) are in a dead heat for first in the NL West with the Padres (17-9) and Dodgers (16-10), all three of whom have won more games than any of the three division leaders in the American League.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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This style features two adjustable straps to ensure your foot stays in place and a rubber heel for better traction on any surface.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas and securely and deeply anchored to prevent tipping.—
Dr. Julie Gilchrist,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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They are packed with fluff, and each toy features a squeaker and super-soft fuzz.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The lone conference win came against USC, a 29-28 squeaker.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Rivers was expected to see limited playing time after missing most of training camp to grieve the sudden death of her mother, but the former NC State guard shined in her first appearance logging 11 points plus four rebounds, two steals, two assists and a block in 25 minutes off the bench.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Both Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara are offering crisis counseling services to help students cope with the sudden deaths.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother.—
Vivienne Chow,
Variety,
17 May 2022
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On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2022
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George Simion, the 38-year-old leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians had conceded defeat after losing in the runoff to Nicusor Dan, the Bucharest mayor who obtained 53.6% of the vote, a margin of more than 829,000 votes.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrated Mother’s Day with his family by swimming in a contaminated Washington, D.C. creek used for sewer runoff.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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Malonga played for France in 2024 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal after losing a nail-biter game to the U.S.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The University of Miami lost by 1 point against Iowa State in a 42-41 nail-biter.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
11 May 2025
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“Photo finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo%20finish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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