bate

Example Sentences

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This week, instead of looking forward to elaborate celebrations of the Opening Ceremonies, people the world over are watching news reports with bated breath.

From Washington Post

Like everybody else, businesses across the country having been awaiting 'freedom day' with bated breath.

From BBC

Lee, who made last year’s “Da 5 Bloods” for Netflix, hardly bated an eye when asked about the future of movies.

From Seattle Times

Space alien enthusiasts and skeptics alike awaited it with bated breath.

From Scientific American

I waited with bated breath for my turn to get immunized last winter and then for my two sons and daughters-in-law and four grandsons to become eligible this spring.

From New York Times