off-balance

Example Sentences

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From making threes to powering his way through defenders to converting layups to making a seemingly impossible off-balance shot Monday, he has been in a class by himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

One question is why creditors didn’t demand physical invoices documenting the company’s transactions—or a comprehensive audit of cash flows that might have revealed its off-balance sheet borrowing.

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

Since the bankruptcy filing, newly appointed directors and restructuring advisers have revealed billions of dollars of off-balance sheet debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Lydia broke away and grabbed Dill’s hand again, pulling him toward the student union, almost yanking him off-balance.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner