toss-up

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Looking at X-Energy and SpaceX, investors have a decision to make, and based on the range of post-IPO outcomes over the years, it’s close to a toss-up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The race in Terrebonne, a Montreal suburb, is considered a toss-up between the Liberals and the Bloc Quebecois.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Former head coach Danny Nee had led the team to the tournament four straight years in the early 1990s—twice as a favored high seed, twice as a toss-up No. 8 or 10.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“We see the two deals as a toss-up, and there is a cost to changing paths. If Paramount is serious about winning, they’re going to need to provide a greater incentive.”

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

When I walk toward the puppy pen with the buckets of meat it’s a toss-up to see who gets it— the pups or the birds.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen