balance
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A day on Earth lasts 24 hours, and the shape of Earth's magnetosphere is largely determined by the balance between pressure from the solar wind and pressure from Earth's magnetic field.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
He took aim at other labs that are "focused on building AI for companies, governments or other institutions," arguing that this would tip the balance of power in favor of institutions instead of individuals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Meta’s mission since our founding has focused on putting power in people’s hands. If our beliefs and principles lead, then the balance of power will favor individuals and a better future for everyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
He added: "It's not up there, yet, with the Harry Potter or Stranger Things prequels but, on balance, the Game of Thrones franchise has yet another worthwhile and lucrative spin-off on its hands."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
I hop away awkwardly, only to lose my balance and tumble into the pool.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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This may involve putting additional checks and balances in place that would make it impossible for such a plan to be devised and presented in this way again.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
One element that balances out the danger is the rapper Hymnal, real name Terry Robinson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Healthy societies also recognize that safety requires checks and balances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“You make a big tax payment, your bank-account balances go down, but the amount in your retirement accounts doesn’t go up,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The walls were lined with shelves of bottles, jars, pots, pestles and mortars, and chemists’ balances.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
However, Orla Minihane, who co-founded the Pink Ladies protest group, previously said there was "not a balanced culture" while the migrants were in town.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Earlier, a diplomatic source told AFP that the roadmap "offers a balanced and pragmatic path forward, with all weapons decommissioned and a phased transition of responsibilities" to the new authorities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Although the multivitamin findings are encouraging, researchers emphasize that supplements should not be viewed as replacements for a balanced diet or regular physical activity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The boys each balanced a bushel on their soup-bowl helmets; the third bushel they carried between them by its handles.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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City staff are balancing the bar’s cultural and historical significance with concerns raised by the Los Angeles Unified School District and residents about parking, noise, traffic and public safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Under Armour said it remains focused on balancing near-term revenue opportunities with actions that strengthen long-term brand health, including disciplined marketplace management and protection of full-price selling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Building up this cash reserve can take months, or even more than a year while balancing expenses and other savings, but it is essential.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Given the pressures on balancing the demands of the white-ball and red-ball sides, this link is clearly a valuable one.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
My dad was sticking out of the open fridge, balancing on one crutch.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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