hang in the balance
Example Sentences
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"Lives hang in the balance," read a recent letter to Premier Susan Holt, signed by 72 of the patients.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
But given that free speech itself may hang in the balance, it’s at least worth a try.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
Apart from China, duties for many other countries also hang in the balance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 29, 2025
His team’s bowl fortunes hang in the balance.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024
Sometimes the outcome really does teeter and hang in the balance.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
