balance
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She added: "This recommendation is the result of rigorous, evidence-based decision making, striking a balance between the benefits to patients and the best use of limited NHS funding."
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Given Singapore’s limited market size, the company has leveraged its strong balance sheet to actively pursue international acquisitions such as A2B Australia, the analyst notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
If you choose to use your existing funds in a standard PayPal or Venmo account, it’s important to understand that the balance is not insured like it would be in a traditional bank.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
They can change how much they eat depending on the balance of essential amino acids in their food.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
I tried to shake them off until I lost my balance and fell off the tree stump.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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“We believe we need a new approach. We need a plan that balances ecosystem needs and human water demands,” said Eric Oppenheimer, executive director of the State Water Resources Control Board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Kelce, who already balances his NFL career with a podcast, a beer brand, a steakhouse and a sportswear line, will advise at a high level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Average balances are higher — $85,000 for the younger cohort and $222,000 for their elders — but that’s a reflection of the run-up in balances among the very wealthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
While the financial situation of the higher education sector may have brought the issue to the fore, she said there were "checks and balances" in place.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
On the screen, Evelyn balances her chin on her hand and stares at the sculpture for a moment.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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The researchers found that bee bread contained a more balanced essential amino acid profile than most individual pollen sources.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Anthropic said it worked rigorously to ensure Claude responds in a balanced way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
By July 17, the county had completed its review and concluded that the district had met the legal requirement to present a plan for a balanced budget — at least on paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Positioning risks within the Nasdaq and Russell are more finely balanced, reflecting a less extensive short base and more neutral aggregate exposure, according to Chew.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Give me two seconds,” she says to us as she whisks by with a huge green teapot and six matching teacups balanced on a tray.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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The UK media has long been criticised for being too intrusive, and moves have been made to curtail some of its worse excesses, while balancing the need for press freedoms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s a balancing act, and one you can’t do alone.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“It’s a balancing act,” says Kanin, noting everything has to serve the overall story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
I asked Clara how marketers are balancing traditional high-volume business models with secondhand strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
I grasp The Beast, balancing the best I can.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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