in the balance
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"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
They are also investigating links to conditions such as osteoporosis, migraine, age-related changes in the balance system and genetics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The fate of the school hung in the balance.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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