off-balance

Example Sentences

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Styles sings of relationships that are constantly off balance.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

“Copenhagen” taps the adrenal gland by keeping viewers off balance about who is who and what is what, beginning with the opening subtitles: President—and former CIA director—George H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

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

He ran up to meet her, nearly knocking her off balance.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat