off-balance

Example Sentences

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Feinseth said the central bank might be very willing to support stocks—and, of course, the economy— by cutting rates if the conflict drags on and keeps the market off balance.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

But as he hurled his partner high above the ice, he was thrown off balance by grammar and umlauts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The 41-year-old's arm got stuck in a gate just 13 seconds into her run on Sunday at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina, throwing her off balance.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

On “The Bear,” his last guest star role, Albert Schnur knocks our trust off balance by swooping into Ebra’s life, expecting to find disorganization, and enthusiastically respecting that Ebra has his act together.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

The door opened suddenly, and Bull, caught off balance, stumbled forward into the room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy