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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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Polls show the two candidates locked in a dead heat in Pennsylvania.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Vice President Harris and former President Trump were locked in a dead heat during the presidential race's final weeks, with polls closing Tuesday night.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The final Forbes/Harris X survey shows Kamala Harris leading by a razor-thin narrow margin in four national polls sent out Sunday and Monday with three other polls showing a dead heat (NBC News, Emerson College and Yahoo News/YouGov).
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Here are the latest betting odds, which are currently in a dead heat with spread tied at zero.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
dead heat
noun
: a contest in which two or more competitors tie
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