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

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

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

I am too off-balance to do anything but move away from him, as far as the arena will allow.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth