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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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The same is very likely true for your magically inflated crypto balance.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Researchers used computational analysis to study changes in aldosterone, a hormone that helps control salt and water balance in the body.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

If the stock market rises this year, they will likely prepay part of their $700,000 mortgage balance.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Modi maintains cordial relations with both Iran and US ally Israel, but is also careful to strike a delicate balance in India's ties with Washington.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

His humors may or may not be in balance, but Phineas is resting quietly at last.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Walt Schmidt, mortgage strategist at FHN Financial, has noted that average loan balances have risen, today’s borrowers also have higher credit scores, and more loans are serviced by nonbank firms.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

For investors holding bonds, it is no fun to see account balances declining during a selloff.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

"Their own reports repeatedly highlighted it. But they did not take any preventive steps, did not demand stringent checks and balances, nor were they prepared for a calamity they knew could occur," he says.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

A few climbed onto the pile to practice gymnastics-style balances while others headed into the water.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

I stop and she balances her shoe on my leg, then ties it while she hops around on one foot.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

“It’s national security balanced with the immediate security of making sure the models are safe.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The draft reaffirms CBA’s view that Australia’s Queensland state faces a substantial oversupply, but southern states may remain balanced to undersupplied, Dhar says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

In his essay, Amodei called for "building AI at a balanced rate that aims to ensure its safety while still achieving its benefits".

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

In his post, Amodei urged “building AI at a balanced rate that aims to ensure its safety while still achieving its benefits and grappling with important geopolitical dilemmas.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

She balanced her mug and followed him into the morning.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

Renger visited Cornell three times last year but has done little preparation this year for what he will be facing in his balancing act of football and academics.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Both Gerstner and Delangue were more circumspect on Saturday after Amodei's proposal was posted, with Gerstner calling the idea "an important step forward" in balancing competing considerations like speed and safety.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

But its a balancing act, as higher rates can also encourage businesses to hold off on investing and hiring.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

It depends on institutions capable of balancing continuity with reform, order with dissent, and national community with differences of region, language and belief.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Big Tony, still balancing Duke in his arms, shook his leg vigorously.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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