off-balance
Example Sentences
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Pandemic-era shutdowns and labor shortages knocked the industry off balance, and while conditions has been steadily improving, production capacity still remains somewhat squeezed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Senior Ray Pelayo of San Fernando kept throwing strikes, keeping El Camino Real off balance for 7⅔ scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and one walk.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Feinseth said the central bank might be very willing to support stocks—and, of course, the economy— by cutting rates if the conflict drags on and keeps the market off balance.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The 41-year-old's arm got stuck in a gate just 13 seconds into her run on Sunday at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina, throwing her off balance.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
The first sighting of the new rainbow-colored, curly-haired version of Didu knocks my aunt and uncle off balance.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
