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balances

  • plural
    of balance.
    balance
    noun
    a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
  • present tense form
    of balance (3rd person singular).
    balance
    noun
    a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
balancés
  • plural
    of balancé.
    balance
    noun
    a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.

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Sephora said it investigates allegations of gift-card fraud reported to the company and has implemented protective measures including employee training, gift-card limits and guidance on checking balances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

As much as the spa functions as a social club, Voda balances that with a space for deep relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

“We continue to see risks of a larger oil shock. The transmission through trade balances, inflation and monetary-policy constraints should increasingly differentiate regional currencies,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

After all, not everyone balances their household budget perfectly month to month, or manages to stay on top of the rising cost of living.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

Jacob opens a slim volume of Hebrew and balances it on his knees.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz