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[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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“I like the balance between meeting incredible people around the world and then being able to do whatever I feel like as just a regular person, no one bothers you,” he explains.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Distributions that exceed Blackstone’s targeted return will reduce their investment balance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

How do I balance the decision to draw Social Security sooner based on a potential cutback in future benefits versus leaving the biggest payment I can give my wife if I pass first?

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Root completed his own supreme ton but with Jacob Bethell also dismissed the momentum had shifted and when the former skipper went for 105, it was back in the balance.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Then she lifted her trunk and shifted forward suddenly, throwing Karli off balance.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

On the other hand, if you’re a household facing extreme medical debt, steep credit-card bills or other large unsecured debt balances, then bankruptcy could offer a path to a clean financial slate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Many characteristics go into determining someone’s sex: chromosomes, reproductive organs, hormonal balances, secondary sex characteristics like breast tissue and body-hair distribution.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Economic order came through the Constitution, which established checks and balances between the branches, divided responsibility between the state and federal governments, and enumerated individual rights that government couldn’t infringe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Their goal is to get their loan balances cleared by the government, and have been sending a proposal filled with their personal stories to government officials, including President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

She gathers materials for review and helps process the numerous checks and balances that monitor their research activities.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

The minutes were more balanced than the “hawkish interpretation” of the June press conference, which boosted expectations for rate rises, Jefferies economist Mohit Kumar said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

During the bear market of the 2000s, for example, the plain balanced fund made you effectively no money in real terms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

“All these disparate ingredients work together so beautifully and in such a balanced way.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

"Yesterday the car was so well balanced and was just getting quicker and quicker," Hamilton said.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

With that penny balanced on my nail, waiting for a flip, I thought too long on all the things I might wish for and froze.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

The number of Americans balancing work with caregiving responsibilities is likely to grow.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Although serious muscle disorders are much less common, understanding the possibility of these rare events remains important when balancing the risks and benefits of treatment.

From Science Daily Jun. 30, 2026

For players coming back from injuries, balancing the need for court time and the risk of aggravation is delicate.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He prefers a mix of new and vintage decor, balancing both for an eclectic but deeply personal look to his home.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

A set of silver scales appears on the table between the cards, balancing precariously, each side piled with diamonds that sparkle in the candlelight.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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