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off-balance

ADJECTIVE
uneven
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Antonyms


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Ms. Purvis is fun to watch, however off-balance her screen time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Jesse Plemons, in his thoughtful baritone, admits, “In hindsight, I think she kept me off-balance for the majority of the shoot in a way that I don’t think I could comprehend in the moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 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

Since the bankruptcy filing, newly appointed directors and restructuring advisers have revealed billions of dollars of off-balance sheet debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

The sudden motion threw Lupita off-balance and sent her sprawling across the slippery plastic upholstery.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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