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bated breath

Posted Sep 19, 2003 20:30 UTC (Fri) by giraffedata (subscriber, #1954)
In reply to: Is Microsoft Really Less Expensive Than Linux? (CIO) by dkite
Parent article: Is Microsoft Really Less Expensive Than Linux? (CIO)

bated = stopped or held back. Similar to "abated."

baited = containing bait (e.g. a baited mousetrap).

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