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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a virtual tie" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where two or more competitors have very similar scores or results, making it difficult to determine a clear winner.
Example: "After the final votes were counted, the election results showed a virtual tie between the two candidates, leading to a recount."
Alternatives: "a close contest" or "a near tie."
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They are not in a "virtual tie".
NBC finished in a virtual tie for third with Fox.
Fox and NBC finished in a virtual tie for third.
NBC and ABC finished in a virtual tie for third.
Fox and CBS finished in a virtual tie for second.
NBC and Fox finished in a virtual tie for third.
Romney had 7percentt support, a virtual tie with Tancredo.
The Talking Points Memo poll tracker shows a virtual tie.
ABC and NBC finished in a virtual tie for second place on the night.
The Tigers pulled into a virtual tie with Cleveland atop the American League Central.
ABC called it a "virtual tie" in a news release on Monday afternoon.
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