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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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Their findings suggest that carefully chosen enzymes might someday be used to alter the makeup of dental plaque and help maintain a healthier balance of microorganisms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

But the future of Jaguar itself still hangs in the balance.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The U.S. trade balance is due at 8:30 a.m.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Officials said they hope to balance the need to make cuts with preserving quality programs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

I plant my feet far apart, knees bent, and stand like a ninja trying to hold my balance between the three cans of paint we just bought and Dad’s Rubbermaid tub of painting supplies.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

“We need to recalibrate policy to get us in a better position that more evenly balances risks to both components of our dual mandate,” Barr said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

"These prices are going to hit households hard. January is already a difficult month for many, with cold weather and bank balances still recovering from Christmas," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

"Understanding how the brain balances energy supply and consumption may help explain what makes biological intelligence so efficient," explains lead investigator Yusuke Takahashi.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

But for months or even years after these borrowers received notice that their debt had been discharged, many were still finding outstanding loan balances when they logged into their servicer’s portal.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

It pays attention to what's in the air and balances it.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Such worries are balanced by his concern for his family, neighbors and colleagues: “He hired the oddballs. The unconventional. The difficult to manage and tame.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

"In simple terms, the lymphatic system helps keep your body's fluid levels balanced, cleans up waste, and supports your defences against illness," says van Tulleken.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

"In France, we'll try to find balanced solutions all over the world," Forissier added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

He also touted his efforts in helping keep a budget balanced as Cerritos’ mayor and a city council member.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Measuring how quickly the flames were engulfing him, he hopped forward, the carbine in his right hand, the butt plate balanced against his hip.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

That refers to the balancing act that’s required as estimates shift between different quarters to reflect how the Nvidia opportunity is more linked to next year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

When it cut rates last year, the Fed was balancing elevated inflation against concerns that the job market was faltering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

It’s a balancing act and he loves it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

This leads to a "balancing act" between plane-makers and the firms they rely on for various parts, Stengel says.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I get up, balancing my plate carefully as I negotiate the winding staircase.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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