Sentence examples for be a close contest from inspiring English sources

The U.S. should beat Algeria, and Slovenia (in its second Cup final) should be a close contest.

That doesn't mean the remaining Democratic primaries won't be competitive, however – California seems likely to be a close contest.

What was expected to be a close contest turned into the Heineken Cup's biggest semi-final blowout in its 19th and final year.

The figure embodying both of these local characteristics is Teardrop (John Hawkes), Ree's father's older brother, whose feral gaze and brutish manners initially suggest that the bad seed of the family might be a close contest.

After representation from players including myself, I'm very pleased to say that the English Chess Federation is one of about 30 which have already publicly endorsed the Kok campaign in what looks likely to be a close contest.

The government is expected to rush through legislation on Thursday to ensure that the collapse of the official registration portal does not disenfranchise tens of thousands of people before what is expected to be a close contest.

Following an electoral redistribution of the seat in 2015, Grayndler could be a closer contest than in the past.

A decline in the West Indies batting line-up coupled by the loss of Greenidge ensured this series would be a closer contest.

It was a close contest and produced a huge turnout.

Louisville and Davidson underway, and it's been a close contest so far.

It was a close contest this week between Carson and Lord Grantham.