balance

Example Sentences

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In this picture, the chance of annihilation depends not only on how often particles interact, but also on the balance between the two types of dark matter in a given system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s the element that brings the whole plate back into balance.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The balance between the creative and practical, he suggests, cannot be taught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The incident also highlighted a broader challenge, the review said - "the need to balance accessibility for participants with the safety and dignity of others in the room and watching at home".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Supervisors had to balance the need to save the reactor against the safety of their workers.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland