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Examples of dead heat in a Sentence
the horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat
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The first national surveys following Trump’s conviction on Thursday continue to show the rematch of the 2020 election in a near dead heat.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The latest polls show both Trump and Biden in a dead heat.
—Mark Wasson, Twin Cities, 2 June 2024
Based on the betting on PredictIt, President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump are in a dead heat, though Mr. Trump leads in most polls.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Exclusive poll: Race for White House a dead heat as Biden gains ground among key voters
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—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1796, in the meaning defined above
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“Dead heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dead%20heat. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
dead heat
noun
: a contest in which two or more competitors tie
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