in the balance
Example Sentences
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"The hospital absolutely saved her life, it was in the balance initially," he said, adding that he would "always be grateful".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"Narges Mohammadi's life hangs in the balance," her Paris-based husband Taghi Rahmani said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
In a world where public trust in science already hangs in the balance, a system that is visibly strained and occasionally embarrassed gives bad-faith actors fresh ammunition.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
They are also investigating links to conditions such as osteoporosis, migraine, age-related changes in the balance system and genetics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
‘And yet here is another charge on my hands, while all the time the battle hangs in the balance.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
