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[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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Ultimately, the decision should balance your current financial needs with your long-term retirement goals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“The balance of risks has shifted in a more asymmetric direction for Asian currencies, with downside risks dominating,” the senior currency analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

DNA repair proteins inside cells are constantly being produced and removed to maintain a healthy balance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Warsh has been a critic of the big Fed balance sheet for years, but he is unlikely to do much about it early on.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She found a stick for balance, and slung her pack over one shoulder, so that it wouldn’t drag her down if she fell in.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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