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A close-run thing

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Intensity Emphasis

Use it to convey the emotional intensity of a highly competitive situation.

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The spelling bee was a close-run thing, with tension in the air until the final word.
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Sports Appropriate

Often used in sports to describe matches where the outcome is uncertain until the end.

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Yesterday's match was a close-run thing; either team could've won.
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Outcome Uncertainty

Highlights that the result was not easily predicted, enhancing the suspense.

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After a tough qualification process, her admission was a close-run thing.
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