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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /








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Spending the money on it doesn’t even remove it from your balance sheet, it just transfers it from cash to a physical possession.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

An election can change the balance of power overnight.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

"A quarter-point rise is already widely expected, but the Bank now has to balance inflation that is still too high against an economy where the growth outlook has weakened sharply."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Overall, a perfect balance of light and shadow had been struck.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

"Hope is that with checks and balances some confidence will come back in the US system," said a second senior EU diplomat.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 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

Scammers use the credentials to drain the balances.

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

On the screen, Evelyn balances her chin on her hand and stares at the sculpture for a moment.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Immigration was also a factor, with 90% of Latino voters supporting a balanced immigration system and a quarter of them naming ICE and immigration reform as among their top three issues, following cost of living.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

This finding suggests that incorporating nutrient-dense foods into an otherwise balanced diet may improve certain aspects of cardiometabolic health without necessarily contributing to weight gain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 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

Full-bodied and balanced, it delivers earthy and villa notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

I stand by the door for a second, drinks and bags balanced carefully in my arms.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

Much of that balancing act could run through California, more than any other state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The BOJ’s meeting follows a slew of decisions by major central banks that shed light on how global monetary policymakers are balancing inflation and growth in an uncertain environment.

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

In the far distance the Millennium Wheel perched like a fabulous silver coin, balancing effortlessly on its rim.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz


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