Bated

The soldiers waited with bated anticipation for the enemy to attack.

The bated tone in his voice showed his reluctance to continue the argument.

The children sat with bated excitement, waiting for Santa to arrive.

The team watched with bated anticipation as the ball hit the goalpost.

The audience listened with bated silence to the pianist's performance.

The hiker climbed the steep trail with bated breath, pausing to catch his breath.

He watched his favorite team's game with bated excitement.