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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

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

When networks contain enormous numbers of connections, the ability to balance accuracy and speed becomes especially valuable.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Michael Carrick's position at United is hanging in the balance after a dismal start to the campaign and Carragher said "Aston Villa will never be Manchester United".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

He watched as Abby lifted the metal walker and put it down, then leaned on it to balance herself while she stepped forward.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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

Now he checks balances strictly by calling a gift card’s toll-free number on the phone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 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

“The way I look at it, I make one lot glum and the next happy. It balances out, see? And I make a profit. Now stop your squeaking. I want to rest.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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

To explain the problem, Blake Temple, the study's corresponding author and a distinguished professor emeritus of mathematics at UC Davis, offered a simple comparison: a pencil balanced vertically on its tip.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Hsieh said binding arbitration would represent an important and balanced change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

She grabbed the archer around his chest long enough to get balanced, then released him quickly.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

August’s activity reflected a modest 0.1% expansion in activity by goods-producing industries, balancing a 0.1% dip by services producers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 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

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

“Let’s show Kazi,” he said, holding it up, then balancing it on his head.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani


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