Sentence examples for close contests from inspiring English sources

All round the globe cricket craves close contests.

First, far fewer seats these days are close contests between Labour and the Tories.

England won the Test and the first ODI before losing two nerve-shreddingly close contests.

He was particularly absent during the final quarters of close contests.

That could prolong the results for close contests like the three-way race for governor.

If they win in those states, they will need six of the other seven close contests.

Not all of the major money raisers are in close contests.

Democrats facing close contests this fall should play offense on Obamacare, not defense.

Latinos' greatest impact was in several battleground states portrayed by polls as close contests before Election Day.

Has regularly elevated his play in critical moments (like third-and-long or late drives in close contests).

Mr. Obama's commanding victory does break the habit of decidedly close contests of the last two election cycles.