hang in the balance

Example Sentences

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But given that free speech itself may hang in the balance, it’s at least worth a try.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

So many lives in Gaza still hang in the balance.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Apart from China, duties for many other countries also hang in the balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 29, 2025

“The life of a child should not hang in the balance between two parents whose anger for each other outweighs their love for their child,” Spitzer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Sometimes the outcome really does teeter and hang in the balance.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton