off-balance

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It’s exciting as a performer, then as a viewer, to be constantly off-balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Tonally limber, this crowd-pleaser is made of slow-motion sequins and plenty of scenes of the increasingly off-balance Kikuchi tripping over her metaphorical feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

It also claims Mr. James established off-balance sheet vehicles to borrow more money and pledged the same inventory as collateral to multiple creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The problem, and risk, is circular deals and off-balance sheet arrangements are opaque and make it almost impossible for the average investor to compare revenue with spending.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Troubled, off-balance, and feeling strange, Horsethief Shorty wandered.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols