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as in equating
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child
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as in hesitating
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room
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Recent Examples of balancing
Seen that way, the smart factory becomes a broader story about balancing productivity, adaptability and responsible resource use in a more integrated way.
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Arungalai Anbarasu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Layouts are open without feeling exposed, balancing flow with livability.
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Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The European Union and China released a rare joint statement on Monday aimed at balancing trade between the two economies and addressing market access issues.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
So, the challenge is balancing that possibility against the economic fallout from tourists staying away from Ouray throughout the fire, which could last many weeks.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 July 2026
Having found all of this out and navigating this while postpartum, also loving and caring for our other kids at home, also being in the hospital with Whimsy a lot and balancing work on top of that has been really challenging.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
As a result, energy-storage systems are becoming increasingly important for balancing electricity supply and demand.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
At work, that has meant more than just balancing numbers.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Arungalai Anbarasu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Layouts are open without feeling exposed, balancing flow with livability.
—
Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The European Union and China released a rare joint statement on Monday aimed at balancing trade between the two economies and addressing market access issues.
—
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
So, the challenge is balancing that possibility against the economic fallout from tourists staying away from Ouray throughout the fire, which could last many weeks.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 July 2026
Having found all of this out and navigating this while postpartum, also loving and caring for our other kids at home, also being in the hospital with Whimsy a lot and balancing work on top of that has been really challenging.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The classic straight-leg silhouette is relaxed throughout, providing ease and movement to the style, balancing the more out-there design details.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
As a result, energy-storage systems are becoming increasingly important for balancing electricity supply and demand.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
At work, that has meant more than just balancing numbers.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balancing
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But stop equating Israel with true genocidal states like Nazi Germany.
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After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust.
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.
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While their rivals started spending significant sums of money as soon as the 2024-25 season finished, Spurs wasted a couple of weeks hesitating about the long-term future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou before replacing him with Thomas Frank.
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Not trade unions, which ought to realize licensure reform will ultimately lead to more dues-paying members.
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No other white author of the late 19th century engaged so fully with the Black community, whether in promoting the Fisk Jubilee Singers or paying expenses for a Black student at Yale Law School.
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Nvidia have been faltering recently — and Kalshi traders predict that what the company can charge for chips is also declining.
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After faltering in last year’s Div.
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So the new team owners took their inspiration from intimate venues like Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, settling on a capacity of 11,500 with the goal of creating a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted.
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While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.
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Dryer Balls Wool dryer balls reduce static by equalizing electrons and ions in the dryer.
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After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
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Their lives gradually shift after meeting No Yeong-ju, an optimistic singing instructor played by Im Ji-eun, whose positive outlook encourages both women to confront their past.
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The warning is the second issued by UCSB police since May, when an 18-year-old freshman reported she was raped and strangled after meeting a man at a Sigma Pi fraternity party before returning to her dorm at Tropicana Gardens in Isla Vista.
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