toss of a coin
Example Sentences
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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
Christopher Underwood-Frost, a Conservative councillor in Lincolnshire held his seat by the toss of a coin in 2007.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2016
Liverpool won after extra time, on the toss of a coin.
From The Guardian • Oct. 29, 2015
Should they refuse to declare a preference the toss of a coin would determine the outcome with Felix, as the highest ranking athlete, making the call.
From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2012
"Ay; an' from that day to this never a question atween us we couldn' settle by the toss of a coin."
From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
