with bated breath
idiom
: in a nervous and excited state anticipating what will happen
They waited for the answer on their application with bated breath.
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Another group—American textile producers—has also been waiting with bated breath for the trade exception to expire.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Fans watched with bated breath as the two top female superstars battled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The wrestling world watches with bated breath to see which side Heyman will ultimately choose, knowing that his decision will undoubtedly have monumental consequences.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those who have not taken any additional action or who don't qualify for anything else are watching with bated breath at what happens.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Fans watched with bated breath as the two top female superstars battled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The wrestling world watches with bated breath to see which side Heyman will ultimately choose, knowing that his decision will undoubtedly have monumental consequences.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But those who have not taken any additional action or who don't qualify for anything else are watching with bated breath at what happens.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for with bated breath
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“With bated breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20bated%20breath. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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