tiebreaker

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This can be hard to figure out in 50/50 custody arrangements, and so some families revert to the parent who provides the most financial support as a tiebreaker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The New England Patriots won on Sunday but had to settle for second spot with Denver owning the tiebreaker and they will host the Chargers, who rested their starters, next week in Foxborough.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The Reds advanced by virtue of going 4-2 against the Mets, earning the tiebreaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Golden State, which beat Indiana on Sunday night to move ahead of Seattle and into sixth, also owns the playoff tiebreaker after winning the season series against the Sparks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

Nothing except for a tweet about a hot dog eating contest with some dude named Arthur and a demand for a tiebreaker.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera