off-balance

Example Sentences

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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

Philip Pearson, an 18-year member of the club, was happy for the event but still felt off-balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

Stokes, in the covers, swooped and threw off-balance at the bowler's end, catching the trundling Pant short of his ground.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

For Duane, it was best if Handsome was off-balance and not quite awake.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el