in the balance
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His chances of being part of Argentina's squad for this summer's World Cup are also left hanging in the balance.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
As the church prepares Sunday to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members call for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Recent indicators of labor market conditions do not point to a sharp change in the balance between labor demand and supply,” Williams said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Warsh has suggested that the Fed could pair a reduction in the balance sheet with cuts in interest rates.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The fate of the school hung in the balance.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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