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imbalance

[im-bal-uhns] / ɪmˈbæl əns /


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And while ties between Washington and Beijing have stabilised since US President Donald Trump visited Beijing in May, a trade imbalance and rivalry over chip production persist.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The removal of the border is therefore expected to have major economic benefits, facilitating the flow of people back and forth, and possibly going some way to redress the imbalance between the two territories.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“Meaningful progress on affordability will still depend on expanding supply and addressing the structural imbalance between housing demand and availability,” he added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

This imbalance is why creationists have abandoned most efforts to force their ideology into schools.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Some scientists think this imbalance might help explain the high levels of heart disease in our society.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

For example, dehydration often causes a severe drop in blood pressure and imbalances in electrolytes like sodium and potassium.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Sefcovic will tell Wang the current imbalances are unsustainable for the EU before hosting the Chinese minister for a special dinner on Monday evening.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

At a policy level, there are similar imbalances, he says.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The last time imbalances widened to dangerous levels was in the lead-up to the 2008-to-2009 financial crisis and global recession.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

It is my own feeling that the most successful line of research will be that taken by the men studying enzyme imbalances.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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