hang in the balance
Example Sentences
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Six years later, Spain's fragile democracy appeared to hang in the balance for several hours as the coup attempt took place.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
But given that free speech itself may hang in the balance, it’s at least worth a try.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
We hear that serious global concerns hang in the balance involving Middle Eastern oil.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
Apart from China, duties for many other countries also hang in the balance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 29, 2025
Sometimes the outcome really does teeter and hang in the balance.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
