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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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Data-center REITs can offer a balance of income and growth because they own, operate or lease facilities that house servers and networking equipment, and yet trade like publicly listed stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

With decades-long careers in public office, both Jackson and Collins are striking a balance between defending their records and acknowledging that voters think the status quo is broken.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

The system appears to carry fluid and waste away from the back of the eye and into the lymphatic network, which helps the body maintain fluid balance, remove waste, and support immune defenses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The Dodgers also plan to add a pitcher and remove a position player, to balance the roster at 13 pitchers and 13 position players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

“I have to—” Ridge stumbled ahead, clutching the wall for balance.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

It showed a snapshot of his checking and savings account balances and other details, courtesy of his agent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Quigley, bearded and burly but soft-edged with a deliberative way of speaking that can serve a range of emotions, is brilliant, and Patel balances him admirably.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Zoe Conning balances being a coach at community club Manchester Laces with her day job as disability access officer at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The appropriately named Bankrate Financial Taboos Survey concluded that 61% of U.S. adults said they would be uncomfortable talking about their bank-account balances with family members or close friends.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Marlena balances gamely on her ball, but Rosie stands utterly still, all four feet planted squarely on the ground.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

"Understanding how this part of the eye maintains a balanced environment and flow of materials is critical."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

“In a persistently challenging market environment, the company continues to consistently pursue its value-oriented sales strategy and maintain a balanced relationship between supply and demand,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He also touted his efforts in helping keep a budget balanced as Cerritos’ mayor and a city council member.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"In France, we'll try to find balanced solutions all over the world," Forissier added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Long title. Nothing inside,” Cassiopeia said, showing off the sea-washed pages as she balanced precariously on the seat.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Although those losses increase the difficulty of reaching ignition, they also provide a balancing influence that could allow a burning plasma to maintain a stable operating state without constant adjustments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

You may think you know the answer, but balancing his film on an ethical fence is where Mr. Affleck goes right.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

One of them, whom we are calling Tracy, describes the dilemmas she and her colleagues face daily, balancing giving families time to get through a crisis, against the risk of failing to intervene.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Kounalakis said she would favor greater investment in clean energy while balancing that approach against the need to protect investment returns for public employees’ retirement funds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He had taken a pencil and, for no apparent reason, was balancing it on his upper lip.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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