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in the balance



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The BBC neatly summarized the stakes and spectacle as “a high-stakes game of chicken, with the world's economy hanging in the balance.”

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A day before Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs are scheduled to kick in, the US president appears locked in a high-stakes game of chicken, with the world's economy hanging in the balance.

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In a crucial play with the game in the balance, Pollock wrapped up the dangerous Raka with a dominant tackle before forcing the winger to hold on and winning the decision at the breakdown.

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With a tense final leg still in the balance, 'The Bullet' produced a brilliant 107 checkout to seal a memorable success.

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The president’s people are pretending like they’re playing video games — with real lives in the balance.

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