balance
noun
a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
balancing
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present participleof balance.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The BOJ’s meeting follows a slew of decisions by major central banks that shed light on how global monetary policymakers are balancing inflation and growth in an uncertain environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The clothing and footwear maker’s CEO said he is balancing longer-term optimism for a full recovery in its Vans shoe operation against near-term caution.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
On the diplomatic front, he has performed a delicate balancing act.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He argues for balancing the federal budget, envisioning doing detailed, line-level work to find cuts that will reduce the national debt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Before I could ask anything else, our social studies teacher, Mr. Jay, loped in, balancing a stack of folders and a cup of coffee.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
