balancing

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Many, perhaps most, of those sympathetic toward astrology would probably describe their relationship with it as “recreational”: they take a little advice here and there, but not seriously, and always balancing it with common sense.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

In other words, the balancing mechanism is being stressed by the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

A White House official told the Journal that the administration is balancing innovation and security in the AI rollout.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He added officials do have a delicate balancing act, to refrain from raising rates prematurely and further slow down a struggling economy, while avoiding waiting too long to act before higher inflation becomes entrenched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Mendigo crouched, balancing carefully on one foot, and stretched out a leg toward the nearest arm.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull