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imbalance

[im-bal-uhns] / ɪmˈbæl əns /


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Looking beyond the current dynamics caused by the effective closure by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz, the more lasting trend of supply/demand imbalance is owing to a multiplicity of factors.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

If he doesn’t take on California’s larger budget imbalance, then the problem would be the next governor’s to solve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

One economist said the majority of U.S. employers are resolving a labor imbalance through low hiring and backfilling fewer positions.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, Yu cautioned that China faces an uncertain external environment, alongside a persistent domestic imbalance of strong supply and weak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The imbalance made his head tilt to the left, so that he looked like he was trying to get water out of his ear.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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