Run somebody/something close

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Used to describe a close competition where the outcome was nearly a win.

She ran the incumbent close in the mayoral race.

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Can be used metaphorically to describe any close match or comparison, not just in sports.

His homemade cake ran the bakery one close!

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Suggests a high level of effort or performance to nearly match someone or something.

The rookie ran the veteran close in last night's game.

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