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

Worksop North East seat in Bassetlaw District Council was won by Labour on the toss of a coin in 2000 after three recounts.

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

Whether he should carry his inquiry further or retire and shut his door again with a forced indifference to these perplexing events was but the toss of a coin.

From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil