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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbΓ¦l Ι™ns /








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The balance minimum was selected because these would be people who weren’t cashed out automatically for having a low balance, and would be presumed to have some engagement with their accounts.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Off the pitch there should be no contest, but football is not played purely on balance sheets.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Kozack cited the country's severe financing constraints from before the outbreak of the war, and said its very narrow non-oil revenue base was also putting pressure on the fiscal balance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Perez couldn’t get her balance restored because she didn’t have the original receipt, leaving her to pay out of pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Cooking, I try my best to balance the temperature and heat.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Credit-card holders with outstanding balances had an average APR of 22.15% in the second quarter, according to Federal Reserve data, up significantly from 2022’s average APR of 17.91%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Companies from Target, Apple and Home Depot to gaming-company Valve are working to stay ahead of the scammers, updating packaging, retraining store clerks and advising shoppers on where to check their balances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

As much as the spa functions as a social club, Voda balances that with a space for deep relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The same rate – which balances income, taxes and benefits, and costs – grew by an average of 3% a year between 2000 and 2007.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

It pays attention to what's in the air and balances it.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died at the age of 86, was a stage and screen great who balanced Hollywood stardom with an equally stellar career in classical theatre.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Now with a handful of key injuries, even great play-calling and a balanced run/pass attack won’t win games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Solo and ensemble moments are skillfully balanced to create character and atmosphere while advancing the story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

"MMA recognizes the ocean floor surrounding American Samoa carries cultural, economic, and environmental significance, requiring that the pursuit of national security and energy readiness is balanced with rigorous environmental stewardship," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Francis, sitting in his chair by the window with an ankle balanced upon the opposite kneecap and his teacup balanced on his bare ankle, was looking at Charles rather narrowly.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Protecting immigrant communities was the third-most cited concern, with 21%, followed by balancing the city budget at 17%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

“We’re balancing this margin expansion with also capturing the market opportunity in front of us,” CFO Simon Edwards told analysts on a call.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Like his predecessor, he faces the difficult balancing act of keeping Labour MPs happy without spooking the financial markets, while delivering on the government's key priorities.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

In the cardiovascular system, prostaglandins help control blood pressure by balancing the widening and narrowing of blood vessels.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

“Hey, Sister Burke,” Ma said, balancing the basket on her hip.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson


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