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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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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

The discovery suggests that small populations of crown-of-thorns starfish may play an important role in maintaining the balance of coral reef ecosystems.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft carry top credit ratings and have significant room to pile debt on their balance sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's position is hanging in the balance following a dismal start to the season.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

It was a similar problem to what astronauts faced when they traveled in space; the journey wreaked havoc on the fragile internal balance of bones, muscles, and nerves.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Any unused account balances would roll over each year and could be moved into a health savings account.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Credit-card holders with outstanding balances had an average APR of 22.15% in the second quarter, according to Federal Reserve data, up significantly from 2022’s average APR of 17.91%.

From MarketWatch ● 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

She balances Jasmin on her hip, nervously adjusting her daughter’s party hat.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Traders balanced reports of U.S. negotiation overtures with Iran against reports that President Donald Trump was briefed by a naval commander on a plan of attack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 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

Now with a handful of key injuries, even great play-calling and a balanced run/pass attack won’t win games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

"The virus needs to keep RNA levels balanced inside the cell."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

The shifting angle of a perfectly balanced leg.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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

But clubs won over skeptics by balancing modern additions with classic traditions, protecting core products and embracing multi-generational appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

On the diplomatic front, he has performed a delicate balancing act.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Amazing, DeShon, crouching, balancing his right foot on his knee, slips his boot on just fine.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes


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