toss of a coin

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Each set of stories ran at the start of one of two consecutive weeks, determined by the toss of a coin.

From Economist • Nov. 8, 2017

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, using an upgraded floor on his car after the toss of a coin to decide who got it, was seventh with French team mate Romain Grosjean eighth,

From Reuters • May 12, 2017

Christopher Underwood-Frost, a Conservative councillor in Lincolnshire held his seat by the toss of a coin in 2007.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2016

But for the toss of a coin, it could have been called Packard-Hewlett.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2014

"It was the toss of a coin that decided me to come," said Forrest.

From The Spread Eagle and Other Stories by Morris, Gouverneur