tip the scales
Example Sentences
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He said the impact on employment by AI "may be different to previous technology cycles, and we want to do what we can to tip the scales in a more positive direction".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Electric vehicles are pricier than gasoline-powered cars and charging them isn’t cheap with current electricity prices, but sky-high gas prices can tip the scales for consumers deciding which kind of vehicle to buy next.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Not only might the outcome tip the scales of the next college football season, it could also become a watershed test for this new era of college sports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Hemingway would never have drunk here, although the fanfare upon his entry may tip the scales.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
And when any one man tries to tip the scales too far, they always bounce back.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
