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off-balance

ADJECTIVE
uneven
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Styles sings of relationships that are constantly off balance.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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 Alabama defense works to throw the quarterback off balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Formally and dramatically, the movie has poise, which only strengthens its depiction of girls thrown off balance by growing up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

“Thanks,” Gregor mumbled, confused, because she was throwing his prisoner status off balance.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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