balance
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“For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has become a strategic lever for deterrence, maintaining the regional balance of power, and reshaping the security rules in the Persian Gulf,” said Mostafa Najafi, a Tehran-based security analyst.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 8, 2026
Given our situation, does it make sense to pay off the remaining balance on the mortgage?
From MarketWatch β Aug. 8, 2026
Striking a balance, as Jaissle did in Saudi Arabia, will be crucial if he is to succeed in the Premier League after he combined front-footed, vertical football with strong defensive foundations.
From BBC β Aug. 8, 2026
A Conservative Party spokesperson called for WCC to strike a balance between the night-time economy and concerns from neighbours.
From BBC β Aug. 7, 2026
With lives hanging in the balance, Brugman pressed further.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
The Genius Act prohibited stablecoin issuers from paying interest on user balances.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 6, 2026
The 30-year mortgage rate for jumbo loans — mortgages that exceed conforming balances of $832,750 — also rose to 6.72%, up 2 basis points from a week prior.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 5, 2026
This may involve putting additional checks and balances in place that would make it impossible for such a plan to be devised and presented in this way again.
From BBC β Aug. 5, 2026
One element that balances out the danger is the rapper Hymnal, real name Terry Robinson.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 29, 2026
At noon, Mom gingerly balances atop a stepladder on her tiny, size-four feet.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina GarcΓa
Such a balanced approach will be needed if Jaissle is to succeed in the Premier League, which is a different beast altogether, as he will soon find out.
From BBC β Aug. 5, 2026
As in, exercise, good sleep, balanced nutrition, and mental well-being can all improve heart and metabolic health, even if the number on the scales barely moves.
From Science Daily β Aug. 4, 2026
Earlier, a diplomatic source told AFP that the roadmap "offers a balanced and pragmatic path forward, with all weapons decommissioned and a phased transition of responsibilities" to the new authorities.
From Barron's β Jul. 31, 2026
However, the market has become so concentrated and correlated with the technology sector that it is pushing institutional capital toward more balanced portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 30, 2026
But that’s balanced out by the good things that came in reaction to the swastikas—like the paper chain and Link learning the truth about his heritage.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
For CIOs balancing AI’s promise against its risks, the events of the past few weeks have made the case for urgency.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 7, 2026
You face a difficult balancing act when it comes to helping your brother.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 6, 2026
It might also struggle with balancing its sustainability goals with shareholder pressure to lower costs.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 4, 2026
The film showed British actor Holland as Peter Parker balancing high school life with being a superhero - Spider-Man - for the first time.
From BBC β Jul. 30, 2026
But he straightened, balancing the cardboard long enough to dump the load into a trash bin.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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