up in the air

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Whether he will attend any more games is up in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

However, an expected decision deadline passed in late April without any regulatory action, leaving the approval up in the air.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Now TGAA’s future, and Martinez de Vara’s role with the group, appear up in the air.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

At least two choppers are kept up in the air for around 20 hours every day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Alexander left his son gravely ill, with only the state of the Romagna secured and with all the others up in the air, situated between two very powerful enemy armies.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli