balance

Example Sentences

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Mice without the mutation showed the opposite effect, highlighting a delicate balance between cholesterol circulating in the blood and fat stored in the liver.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The Cleveland and Akron metro areas have recorded more deaths than births for almost a decade, although the balance has improved since the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Adam Miller, a tech entrepreneur, has tried to strike a balance in his mayoral campaign, advocating for changes while acknowledging that many people still feel unsafe despite the historic drop in violent crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

For now, the law sits in the middle of a delicate balance, between protecting vulnerable parents and preserving a child's relationship with both.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Then she lifted her trunk and shifted forward suddenly, throwing Karli off balance.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo