neck-and-neck race

A thrilling rescue and a neck-and-neck race for the treasure followed.

In 1874, he and Bell were running a neck-and-neck race to see who could first invent a musical telegraph—when, presto!

Rivalry for rivalry in wrongdoing—a neck-and-neck race to the bottomless pit.

The fleet as one vessel turns quickly on its heel and there is a neck-and-neck race for the school.

It now became a neck-and-neck race between the two parties as to which should reach the boats first.