in the balance

Example Sentences

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“Recent indicators of labor market conditions do not point to a sharp change in the balance between labor demand and supply,” Williams said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

And for that reason, it carries real upside for TPS holders whose lives hang in the balance.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Six years later, Spain's fragile democracy appeared to hang in the balance for several hours as the coup attempt took place.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Investors will pay close attention to the central bank governor’s remarks at the GDP press conference for any shift in policy tone or changes in the balance of growth risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The fate of the school hung in the balance.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood