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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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When a departing partner withdraws his paid-in capital, the firm’s balance sheet is undermined.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Sodium and potassium are essential minerals that help regulate fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

"It will will be a massive challenge to find the right balance but I am hopeful, it will be challenging and tough," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

An unspecified number of civilians were also injured during the operation, which was carried out "with rigour, balance and respect for citizens' rights", the police statement said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Because of the interconnectedness of an ecosystem, when any species is thrown off balance, the whole system is weakened and a chain reaction of failures is set in motion.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

Thieves are using spoofed gift-card websites to steal logins and PINs, draining consumers’ balances and leading to uncomfortable conversations at checkout counters, the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Jennifer Williams reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Target, which redesigned its gift-card program in 2024 to prevent tampering, reminds shoppers on its security webpage to look out for gift-card packaging that looks altered and to only check balances on a specific website.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

As much as the spa functions as a social club, Voda balances that with a space for deep relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

After all, not everyone balances their household budget perfectly month to month, or manages to stay on top of the rising cost of living.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

She gathers materials for review and helps process the numerous checks and balances that monitor their research activities.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

“This is the most durable, balanced way to meet the moment of what we have to do, which is restore environmental conditions in a way that protects water security for California communities.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died at the age of 86, was a stage and screen great who balanced Hollywood stardom with an equally stellar career in classical theatre.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Positive trainers often call balanced trainers “cruel,” “inhumane” or “the devil,” said Lee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Rather than relying on a single supplement, they recommend maintaining healthy habits throughout life, including regular physical activity, sufficient high-quality sleep, and a nutritious, balanced diet.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

With that penny balanced on my nail, waiting for a flip, I thought too long on all the things I might wish for and froze.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

The research suggests that crown-of-thorns starfish may be an example of this natural balancing process.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The clothing and footwear maker’s CEO said he is balancing longer-term optimism for a full recovery in its Vans shoe operation against near-term caution.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

King Charles has arrived in Guyana for the second leg of his Caribbean tour, following a visit to the Bahamas which Buckingham Palace described as a "sensitive balancing act" and "diplomatic success".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Protecting immigrant communities was the third-most cited concern, with 21%, followed by balancing the city budget at 17%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

My hand hovers, but no truth comes, only the knowledge that maybe this is my way of balancing the power.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson


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