How to Use with bated breath in a Sentence
with bated breath
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Fans waited with bated breath to see what the call was going to be.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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That’s good news for traders, who have been waiting with bated breath for a cut since late last year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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All the ladies are waiting with bated breath to see who, if anyone, will kiss Grant on night one.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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An excited pup waits with bated breath to play out his morning routine.
—Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023
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Meanwhile fans of the eagles are watching what will happen next with bated breath.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 30 May 2023
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Millions waited with bated breath to learn the fate of the sub’s five occupants.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 June 2023
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Fans watched with bated breath as the two top female superstars battled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Those who collect vinyl art await the industry’s response with bated breath.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024
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World leaders will continue to watch this border with bated breath.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 16 Oct. 2023
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The family tries every chile in town, then watches with bated breath as Steven tries a new batch.
—Laura Zornosa, Time, 12 June 2023
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Theater professionals wait with bated breath for these events, which can make or break shows and careers.
—Michael Presser, New York Daily News, 16 June 2024
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Importers aren’t the only ones waiting with bated breath on a decision.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
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While kids might count down the days until summer every year, parents are less likely to to await the season with bated breath.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 June 2024
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Outlander fans aren't the only ones waiting with bated breath to learn how the time-hopping romance series will end.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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Investigators waited with bated breath to learn whether the state crime lab found anything.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2022
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Apparel and textiles businesses will be waiting over the next 10 days with bated breath if a strike takes place.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Video from the harrowing ordeal shows fire and rescue officials worked to dig her out as onlookers stood by with bated breath.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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In the meantime, the teams that frequently use the facility are waiting with bated breath to see what happens next.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
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That’s why markets wait with bated breath before each central bank policy rate decision.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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As Americans wait with bated breath, some wealthy households scramble for the closest exit.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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People leaders have been waiting with bated breath—and paused talent budgets—to see if a recession would occur.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 22 June 2023
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But Barkov will not be able to play, and now an entire nation waits with bated breath to find out if Landeskog will be available or not.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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The industry has been waiting with bated breath for the appointment of a creative director.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Contenders waited with bated breath in the seconds before the official decision was made.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 4 May 2024
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For now, the internet will have to wait with bated breath and continue manifesting on social media.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Mar. 2023
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Environmental campaigners across the globe have been watching the election with bated breath, and may be buoyed by this result.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2022
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Inside look at the Three Lions As for England, a nation awaits with bated breath.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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The holiday season is in full swing and excited shoppers are waiting with bated breath for the latest and greatest deals on the market.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
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Every year, Americans in snowy states wait with bated breath to see whether Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023
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Fans are eagerly stood outside waiting with bated breath, security sits on the entrance and a long line of press queues up to enter the center.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 28 July 2024
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