Line-ball

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a decision, result, etc.: Very close or finely balanced; having the potential to go either way.

    "a line-ball decision"

Example

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"Hence when it comes to the best package for identifying policies comprehensively but efficiently, it seems to be a line ball decision between Strad and Strategizer."

Etymology

The term line ball is used in various sports to describe a situation where a ball touches a boundary line, often requiring a difficult decision by an official to determine whether the ball is in or out. See Line call on WikipediaWikipedia.

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