Meaning Of The Word Close-run

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What's The Definition Of Close-run?

close-run
If you describe something such as a race or contest as a close-run thing, you mean that it was only won by a very small amount.

close-run in American English
decided, achieved, settled, etc. by the narrowest of margins

close-run in British English
adjective: (of a race or contest) only won by a very small amount

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