off-balance

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Jesse Plemons, in his thoughtful baritone, admits, “In hindsight, I think she kept me off-balance for the majority of the shoot in a way that I don’t think I could comprehend in the moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 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

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

Buchi said, running to him in the slightly off-balance manner of toddlers.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie