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photo finish



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But a former Democrat is also running as an independent candidate and has already won about 20,000 votes, so this will be a photo finish either way.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Left in the blocks, the Briton had to watch on as Olympic champion Julien Alfred inflicted Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's first defeat over the distance in two years, edging out the American in a 10.70-second photo finish.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

When it comes to picking the best S&P 500 index fund, the results are bound to be a photo finish.

From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026

It was a historic photo finish at the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026

He labored home far behind the winner, Menow, diving for a photo finish for third place.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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