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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a very close battle" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a competition or conflict where the outcome is uncertain and the participants are closely matched in skill or ability.
Example: "The championship game ended in a nail-biting finish, with the score reflecting a very close battle between the two teams."
Alternatives: "a tight contest" or "a fierce struggle".
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England have beaten very good sides since, Argentina and Australia, and won a very close battle against a very good Irish team.
BBC F1 analyst Allan McNish said: "We've seen a very close battle and it's quite mouth-watering for this afternoon.
And he predicted a very close battle between the sides: "If anyone has an idea that the series won't be competitive, that's well off the mark.
Up in Massachusetts, if voters aren't too hung over from Super Bowl celebrations or depressions, depending on the outcome, Super Tuesday will be a very close battle.
With about half of precincts reporting, three candidates were locked in a very close battle: Democrats Hans Keirstead and Harley Rouda and Republican Scott Baugh.
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"So between the two British drivers, in possibly the best car, you are going to have a very close, fascinating battle, which is great for everyone".
With baseball out of the way, it was a very close Thursday night battle for ratings supremacy between the broadcast networks.
MC: A very close one.
It will be a very close call.
"We've had a very close relationship".
"It's a very close friendship.
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