three-way

British

adjective

providing connections to three routes from a central point
involving three things or people

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Not long ago, Abdul El-Sayed was polling third place in the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s wide-open Senate seat, set to be decided by voters on Aug. 4.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

All three notched seven victories to force a three-way tie for only the fifth time since the award debuted in 1955 and the first since Santa Barbara, Palisades and Fresno Bullard were tri-champions in 1997.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Eastwood was once a proper three-way marginal, with all three of the parties winning over 30% of the vote in 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Suddenly, you have a three-way jump ball,” Trujillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I sat on a low chair just inside the dressing room, by the three-way mirror, trying to control my fuming.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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