Jump Ball Definition

noun
A ball tossed by the referee between two opposing players who must tip it to a teammate, as in beginning play.
Webster's New World
Metaphor for a contest too close to call.
The morning after Election Day, the Oregon governor's race is still a jump ball, but ex-NBA player Chris Dudley is clinging to a slim lead.
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In the context of general equities,
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jump ball
Plural:
jump balls

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