neck-and-neck

the two runners were neck-and-neck as they approached the finish line.

the election race is neck-and-neck, with both candidates polling closely.

the two teams were neck-and-neck throughout the entire basketball game.

the companies are neck-and-neck in the market share competition.

they were neck-and-neck for first place until the final round.

the debate was neck-and-neck, with no clear winner emerging.

the two cars were neck-and-neck on the highway.

the project's success is neck-and-neck with the team's ability to collaborate.

the two universities are neck-and-neck in the rankings.

the negotiations were neck-and-neck, requiring skillful diplomacy.

the two startups are neck-and-neck in attracting venture capital.