in the balance

Example Sentences

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Far more hangs in the balance than the fate of this island alone.

From BBC

However, on 72 minutes Peceli Yato went over with Aucagne converting to leave the match in the balance.

From Barron's

Though, it didn’t seem to be headed that way as TCU faced a third and 20, with its hopes hanging in the balance.

From Los Angeles Times

That has been realised most clearly in the balance of the side.

From BBC

With Villa going nowhere but the game still in the balance, Emery sent on Watkins, Amadou Onana and Jadon Sancho for Donyell Malen, John McGinn and Emiliano Buendia.

From BBC