bank balance
Americannoun
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balance standing to the credit of a depositor at a bank.
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Finance. the balance that a bank has in the clearinghouse at a given time.
Example Sentences
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If they are constantly aware of something as simple as their bank balance, then my theory is that they will have a baseline for directing the rest of their decisions.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
A potential failure of a highly-levered trading firm could have tremendous impact on bank balance sheets, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Current economic stability, strong bank balance sheets, and easing inflation position the economy to endure market corrections.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
"One of the defining elements of this government for me is about what we can do to ensure that children's chances in life aren't determined by the size of their parents' bank balance," she added.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
He is willing to alter his art in deference to Theo’s bank balance.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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