balancing the books
Example Sentences
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Ultimately he will be judged by his actual policy choices, but where there are trade-offs between balancing the books and economic growth across the country, this sounds like a chancellor who might prioritise the latter.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Since winning power in a landslide last summer, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his finance minister Rachel Reeves have made balancing the books a priority.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
Among the £1.7bn worth of talent brought in, albeit with sizeable player sales balancing the books, they have unearthed several gems.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
But balancing the books also requires increasing rates.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023
I was occupied in balancing the books of Her Majesty the Queen.
