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The phrase "are often closely divided" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe situations, particularly in contexts like voting or opinions, where the results or views are nearly equal on both sides.
Example: "The committee's decisions on policy changes are often closely divided, reflecting the differing opinions among its members."
Alternatives: "are frequently narrowly split" or "are typically tightly contested".
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Most state high courts have five or seven judges, as opposed to the nine who sit on the federal Supreme Court, and they are often closely divided, meaning that a shift in a single seat can have enormous significance.
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