balance

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A March report from the World Meteorological Organization found that “Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Stella’s arrival on the scene upsets the delicate balance of this little community, causing missed cues, injuries, canceled performances and worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It demonstrates how city authorities across the country are having to strike a balance between offering hassle-free e-bike and e-scooter hire, while keeping all other road users on board.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“They’ve improved their balance sheets a lot,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He’d go to meetings with Wall Street CEOs and ask them the most basic questions about their balance sheets.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis