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In sports, a "draw" occurs when neither participant in a contest emerges as the winner, resulting in a tie. This means the game concludes without a clear victor, such as a soccer match ending with an equal score. This outcome is also referred to as a tie, dead heat, stalemate, or standoff.12

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