off-balance

Example Sentences

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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

But Doncic regained his balance and the ball before shooting an off-balance three-pointer that gave the Lakers a 24-point lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 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

They clapped and hollered while Joe rat-a-tat-tatted his feet and collided with Nancy, clip-clopped wobbly-kneed away, wavered off-balance, recovered, and kept on thumping his feet.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols