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

But the seismic shift in the balance of power is pushing events to unfold before the actual takeover takes place. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Conducting the election in Alaska is expected to take some time, experts have warned, emphasizing the need for patience as the Senate race holds the potential to play a key role in the balance of power in Washington. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Metroid's fate feels equally in the balance right now, and in a world where game studios are closing down and rivals like Microsoft are shrinking their focus to big-hitter franchises, Nintendo could easily let Metroid fall back into obscurity. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The takeover marks a profound shift in the balance of power in Yemen, with potential consequences for the entire region. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the balance

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