balance
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Local officials said dozens of lenders, under pressure to increase balance sheets to attract foreign investors, signed up impoverished borrowers with little regard for their ability to repay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The cheddar scone was my favorite bite of the visit, striking a perfect balance between rich and sharp.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
A source said that Healey still believed he could somehow balance the books, that big adjustments could be made - an assumption they described as "inept".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Ultimately, the decision should balance your current financial needs with your long-term retirement goals.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Moving slowly so as not to lose his balance, Jonathan reached over his shoulder and opened the backpack.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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"Mending Wall," by Robert Frost
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