balance staff

American  

noun

Horology.

1. a pivoted axle or shaft on which the balance is mounted.

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Etymology

Origin of balance staff

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The company acknowledged it was an "emotive topic" but said it had to balance staff and shareholder needs.

From BBC

Next acknowledged it was an "emotive topic" but said it had to balance staff and shareholder needs.

From BBC

Lawyers for Rosalina said in September a member of New Balance staff had replied: “We can fix it my friend ... we have the big dogs working on this.”

From The Guardian

Papers include a series of WhatsApp messages containing Fellaini’s complaints and replies from New Balance staff.

From The Guardian

Paperwork shows that evidence is contained in WhatsApp messages sent between Fellaini and New Balance staff.

From The Guardian