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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a close decision" is correct and can be used in written English
This phrase is commonly used to describe a situation where a choice or outcome was difficult to determine and there is a narrow margin between the options. Example: The judges had a difficult time deciding on the winner of the cooking competition. It was a close decision between the two finalists, but ultimately, the contestant who incorporated unique spices into their dish was declared the victor.
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No excuse, because it wasn't a close decision".
One had Pacquiao winning a close decision, 115-113, or seven rounds to five.
He declined to share specifics, but said "it was a close decision".
"I was getting caught with clean shots stupidly," said Maxwell, who lost a close decision.
"If it's a close decision, or a whitewash, I guess we'd have to do it over again".
Earlier Friday, the younger brother, Ramon Jr., advanced to the finals but lost a close decision in the championship bout.
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"I've never seen a closer decision" than the one in Graz, Liebig says.
"It was a very, very difficult decision for us to make, and quite frankly a very close decision," said Michael Bair, a senior vice president and head of the 7E7 program.
Goodman said it was a "very, very close decision" but felt nerves had got the better of Fullerton in the dance-off.
Ms. Martin won in a close, majority decision, although in a YouTube clip from the match, she appears to be taking a beating.
McDonnell, incidentally, boxed with his trademark grit, coming back from a third-round knockdown to take a close points decision over a dangerous opponent.
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