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

With local strongholds in the balance, familiar faces fighting to hold onto their seats and the future direction of Scottish politics at stake, every party has a part to play in this story.

From BBC • May 7, 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

The fate of the school hung in the balance.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood