with bated breath
Example Sentences
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My 8-year-old Lego-maniac son waited with bated breath for two new Lego Smart Play Star Wars sets—Luke’s X-wing and Darth Vader’s TIE fighter—to come in the mail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
So I sent an email and waited with bated breath to see if I had finally found the smoked salmon.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
He snatched provisional top spot in beautiful, sunny conditions, but could only watch with bated breath as his understudy took to the start hut.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
And of course the supporters, who no doubt waited with bated breath at each stage of the contract renewal talks which eventually resulted in no deal being struck.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
“He isn’t home,” I said with bated breath.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
