in the balance
Example Sentences
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SAN ANTONIO—As their biggest game in decades hung in the balance and the final minutes ticked off the clock, there was no question who the New York Knicks wanted with the ball in his hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
His chances of being part of Argentina's squad for this summer's World Cup are also left hanging in the balance.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Sometimes the outcome really does teeter and hang in the balance.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
