off-balance

Example Sentences

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It also claims Mr. James established off-balance sheet vehicles to borrow more money and pledged the same inventory as collateral to multiple creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The problem, and risk, is circular deals and off-balance sheet arrangements are opaque and make it almost impossible for the average investor to compare revenue with spending.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The right-hander not only got through five full innings of one-run ball, but did so by adopting a new, more unpredictable plan of attack, keeping the Reds off-balance over the duration of his 87-pitch effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Stokes, in the covers, swooped and threw off-balance at the bowler's end, catching the trundling Pant short of his ground.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Buchi said, running to him in the slightly off-balance manner of toddlers.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie