in the balance

phrase

variants or in balance

: with the fate or outcome about to be determined

Our future hangs in the balance as we await his decision.

Examples of in the balance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Time is of the essence and the hopes and dreams of players in the balance. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Global energy supplies and the economy remain in the balance as gasoline prices have risen again. — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

The 41-year old James, going into his 23rd year in the NBA, is being openly courted by five different cities, and there is a huge economic payoff in the balance for each one. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Like any truly great match, the outcome was in the balance until the final point was over. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for in the balance

• counterbalance
• overbalance
• imbalance
• rebalance
• unbalance
• valance
• vallance