off-balance

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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

The article contends that the rise of private credit and off-balance sheet financing mechanisms created dangerous opacity in the financial system.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

The right-hander not only got through five full innings of one-run ball, but did so by adopting a new, more unpredictable plan of attack, keeping the Reds off-balance over the duration of his 87-pitch effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 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