bate

Example Sentences

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Caddell described the funding as a "stop gap", adding that "people will be waiting with bated breath to find out what's going to happen".

From BBC

So I sent an email and waited with bated breath to see if I had finally found the smoked salmon.

From Salon

Like the audience, Bell Media executives are waiting with bated breath for the next chapter of “Heated Rivalry.”

From Los Angeles Times

Liverpool fans - and the world of football in general - will be waiting to find out the next installment with bated breath.

From BBC

And of course the supporters, who no doubt waited with bated breath at each stage of the contract renewal talks which eventually resulted in no deal being struck.

From BBC