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Dead Heat
Description:
A dead heat refers to a situation in a race or competition where two or more participants finish in a tie, resulting in no clear winner.
Senses:
- As a noun (Sports): A tie in a race where two or more competitors finish simultaneously.
- As a noun (Politics): A situation where two or more candidates receive the same number of votes.
- As a noun (General): Any situation where two or more entities are closely matched or tied.
- As a verb: To finish a race or competition in a tie with one or more participants.
Sample Sentences:
- 1. The premier runners crossed the finish line in a dead heat, leaving the judges to examine the result photo.
- 2. The election for mayor ended in a dead heat, leading to a recount of the votes.
- 3. The competition was so close that it resulted in a dead heat, with both teams achieving the same score.
- 4. The two athletes dead heated in the final event, each taking home a gold medal.
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