What is another word for close-run?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊsɹˈʌn] (IPA) 
"Close-run" is a phrase that is often used to describe a situation where the outcome was uncertain and might have gone either way. Synonyms that can be used in place of "close-run" include "narrowly averted," "barely escaped," "close call," "near miss," "razor-thin victory," "toe-to-toe," "neck-and-neck," and "down to the wire." Other suitable phrases could be "on the brink," "tightly contested," "edge of the seat," or "ultra-tight." These synonyms can help to add variety to your writing and enable readers to better visualize the situation being described.
