balance

Example Sentences

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As the church prepares Sunday to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members call for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The growth figures play a large role in the administration’s expectations for its balance sheet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s lighter and more brothy, but still hits that same balance: savory, bright and a little rich.

From Salon • 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

He lost his balance on the snowmobile and knocked it over, driving the other end of the handlebars into the ice like a harpoon.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz