in the balance

Example Sentences

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But given that free speech itself may hang in the balance, it’s at least worth a try.

From Salon

The game continued to hang in the balance as both sides began to introduce their impact players, and it was Scotland who came again, their exciting full-back Rollie showing lightning feet and speed to get on the outside Lisa Neumann and step Courtney Keight.

From BBC

The day before the Elite Eight game in Seattle — with an e-vite to Dallas for the Final Four hanging in the balance — she reportedly asked her mom to go out and buy her some new clothes for the Texas trip, since she wouldn’t have time.

From Washington Post

Finland won final approval to join NATO, a major shift in the balance of power between the West and Russia resulting from the war in Ukraine.

From New York Times

The absence of Fabio Paritici's name from the statement confirming Antonio Conte's exit that Tottenham released on Sunday night was taken by some as evidence the Italian's tenure was in the balance too.

From BBC