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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Polling showed the Conservatives were up 20 to 30 points earlier this year, but polls published in early March and late February showed the race narrowing to a toss-up.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
But before the Butler trade, any game was a toss-up.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The animation category was a particular toss-up this year, given the strong performance of Flow this awards season.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Polling showed the Conservatives were up 20 to 30 points earlier this year, but polls published in early March and late February showed the race narrowing to a toss-up.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
But before the Butler trade, any game was a toss-up.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The animation category was a particular toss-up this year, given the strong performance of Flow this awards season.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toss-up. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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